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green: Local Harvest - Bring Home Fresh Produce From Local Farmers Every Week! - 09/01/08 06:19 AM

Raleigh - Organic Produce
What Exactly is a CSA, and how can a CSA help provide fresh, organic, Raleigh-grown produce?
If you haven't heard of a CSA, you're not alone! But the CSA trend is growing quickly - here's what it's all about.
A CSA is a Community Supported Agriculture Farm. … (10 comments)

green: Bob Vila recognizes Stanton Homes - Rainwater Collection Systems featured in "Green Homes" Article - 02/28/08 11:18 AM

Raleigh custom home builder Stanton Homes has captured the interest of Home Improvement Expert Bob Vila.
Stanton Homes has been featured in a water conservation segment of Bob Vila's "Green Building" series. Rainwater collection systems offered as an amenity by Stanton Homes have captured the attention of national home improvement and remodeling guru … (0 comments)

green: Trying to Save Water? Competition Between Two Top Universities is Turning Off the Taps - 02/10/08 08:33 AM

Students at Two Triangle Universites Battle it Out in the "Shortest Shower" Competition
Two of our local universities have come up with a great way to combat the significant drought in our area. In the tradition of heavy competition between the schools, the Tarheels and the Wolfpack are battling it out - to see … (4 comments)

green: Reusable Shopping Bags - Have You Seen Them In Your Neighborhood Stores? - 01/31/08 09:35 AM

How many times have your groceries been loaded into plastic bags, only to have the bag split and the jar of mayonnaise drop and break on the driveway? By the way, why is it always the mayonnaise that breaks? It's got to be the hardest thing to clean up...
Many of … (24 comments)

green: Solar Lighting for Landscaping - How does it work? What are the options? - 01/21/08 11:11 AM

Light up your landscaping with the power of the sun, all night long, with outdoor solar lights

Yard need a little brightening? Thought about going green? Whether just starting landscaping plans for that brand new home or making a few changes to an existing yard, outdoor lighting can really … (6 comments)

green: Rain Water Collection Systems - What Are They, How Do They Work, and How Much Do They Cost? - 12/29/07 09:18 PM

Rainwater Collection Systems in the Raleigh Area
Worried about water restrictions and the condition of your lawn? You may want to consider a rain collection system. Remember water pouring out of your gutters, down the driveway, and into the storm drain in a Southern summer rainstorm, only to have to add … (22 comments)

green: Saving the World One Flush at a Time with a WaterSense Toilet - 12/13/07 10:26 AM

If you're trying to do your part to save water, here's something you might not have known: 30% of the typical water consumption in a home comes just from pulling down the little handle on the side of the toilet tank.
National standards now require commodes to use not more than … (2 comments)

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