sustainable: Green Mortgages - 08/20/08 10:32 AM
People are wondering if Green building is truly something new . Being the owner of a green remodeled home that has a electric bill of $18.00 and a gas bill of $29.00 I will tell you it is different . If what you spend on utilities matters to you than a Green … (7 comments)
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sustainable: Art Fair Shows Off Eco Friendly Art - 08/17/08 03:11 AM
This morning Carolyn and I went to the Traverse City art show. Fist I want to tell any one reading this blog in the Traverse City area; if you didn't get a chance to go, please make it a point next year. This is a wonderful event and highlighted artist from … (0 comments)
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sustainable: California Law Adds To Energy Burden and Reflects Nation's Ignorance Of New Energy Technologies. - 08/14/08 09:58 PM
Elk River, Minn.--(ICNEWSWIRE)--August 15, 2008. The state and national energy debate in the United States reflects a gross ignorance of new energy technologies, which could save billions of barrels of imported oil annually. This nationwide ignorance is reflected in California laws mandating cool roofs that reflect solar energy. Ironically, proven technologies … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Green, open, recycled: The Wisconsin Trend Home-WOW and NOW! - 08/13/08 04:45 PM
Take a look at this home in the Waukesha, WI area-pretty nice!
The Wisconsin Trend Home looks great saving the planet, too!
Just a few of its green and sustainable features:
Recycled roof tiles and masonry components.
It captures 43,000 gallons of water a year that can be used for irrigation … (14 comments)
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sustainable: Being GREEN in real estate isn't a bad thing!! - 08/06/08 02:47 PM
I am now certified as a Green Certified Real Estate Professional-Green Leadership (GCREP-GL)!!! Normally, it wouldn’t be the best thing to be called “green” in any industry, but I’m extremely proud to be “green”. I’m working towards educating my clients, office, SOI and family in green living, sustainability, promoting green renovations … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Green Countertops - 07/25/08 05:28 PM
There are many eco-friendly countertops on the market today that hold up well under heavy use. They combine natural and man-made materials in composite slabs, and usually integrate recycled materials as well, while remaining very attractive and utilitarian alternatives to mainstream countertops.
IceStone countertops (www.icestone.biz) are made of cement and glass, … (4 comments)
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sustainable: Unsustainably Green - 07/16/08 09:32 PM
A few weeks ago, I connected with author and activist April Langschied. She writes under the pen name of A Brewster Smythe and is the Founder of the Waynedale Green Alliance. The WGA, like the Irvington Green Initiative that I work with, is a grassroots organization that seeks to better our … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Renewable Resources: The Future of Construction - 07/14/08 04:19 PM
When thinking of building a home people usually just think of bricks, mortar, and two by fours with no consideration for the sustainability of those materials. But new age homes, that have environmentally conscious builders running the show, are built with sustainable materials. Some of these materials include; bamboo flooring, plantation … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Green Drinks Tallahassee - the date has moved! - 07/11/08 11:00 AM
For newbies and old-timers alike, Tallahassee Green Drinks has moved to the last Wednesday of the month (from the 3rd Wednesday). If you have not yet been to one, it is a great place for networking with other green-minded folks!
Every month there is a different speaker from one … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Spotlight On Mueller: A Model for Sustainable Community Design - 07/09/08 01:22 PM
Mueller Austin is quickly becoming an energetic community hub within Austin city limits. It's been almost a year since the first residents moved into one of the diverse neighborhoods, Located just three miles from downtown and two miles from the University of Texas.
Robert Mueller who first envisioned the redevelopment of … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Urban Vertical Farming - The Future of Our City? - 07/02/08 02:18 PM
In many areas of the world people use step-farming, or vertical farming, to efficiently utilize awkward terrain or limited flat spaces in order to grow food. Now a new eco-friendly urban garden concept is on the horizon that may begin to change the face of urban food production and proximity to … (3 comments)
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sustainable: This Green Blog - 06/06/08 11:37 AM
For some time I wanted to share my knowledge about sustainability and green practices on residential properties with others, so I going to use this blog as a vehicle to share with you resources, new products , news and innovations regarding sustainability, energy efficiency and green building practices.
Sustainability is defined as; … (1 comments)
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sustainable: Now this is our kind of marketing! - 06/05/08 11:02 PM
Cynthia and I are Sarasota Chapter Leaders for a non-profit organization called the Weston A. Price Foundation (www.westonaprice.org), which is dedicated to education and activism on the topic of nutrition and modern foods. A lot of what chapter leaders do (and Cynthia does the lion's share of this) is to field inquiries … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Costa Mesa, CA Encourages "Green" Building - 05/16/08 05:49 PM
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
P.O.BOX 1200
CALIFORNIA 92626-1200
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
PRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2008
“Green” Fee Waivers Currently Available Through June 30, 2008
The City of … (2 comments)
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sustainable: Outside the Green Box - 05/07/08 07:30 PM
Regular visitors to Renovation Resources know that the posts here are about renovating your home. They're about products, best practices and the process of building, upgrading or expanding your home. They often revolve around Green or Sustainable issues. Some are even meant to guide you through the process of selecting design … (3 comments)
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sustainable: Peak Oil and the '08 Election - 05/04/08 04:00 AM
The headlines this month have been taken by the most insidious of America's vices: black gold. Oil futures are now projected to exceed $100 a barrel until 2016, and continue to sit comfortably near the $115-120 a barrel mark. Many different causes have been blamed for rising prices at the pump, … (4 comments)
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sustainable: LEED Gold Condos in Lakeview/Lincoln Park - 05/01/08 08:53 PM
Pre-construction pricing is now available at 2800 Lincoln, Lincoln Park/Lakeview's newest green development.
Luxurious 2 bedroom flats and 3 bedroom duplex penthouses finishes:
Viking and Fischer Paykel appliances Toto and Grohe Fixtures.Caesarstone Recycled Quartz CountertopsSteelskin Kitchen Systems
Environmentally Responsible Features Include:
Geothermal Heating SystemSolar Hot WaterHUGE Outdoor SpacesLuxurious Sustainable FinishesGreen Roof
For more information, visit 2800Lincoln.com. Marketed by … (1 comments)
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sustainable: Greywater Systems are NOT Illegal - 04/30/08 03:33 PM
About two months ago at a "green" building presentation, the president of Living Homes become the 2nd person to tell me that residential greywater systems are illegal in this area. They had tried to do one on a project of their's, but were prevented by the city. A few weeks ago, … (3 comments)
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sustainable: Remember Linoleum and Clothes Pins--They're back! Eco Friendly Flooring - 04/27/08 01:45 PM
Earth Week is over but given the state of the planet I think Earth Year is the order of the day. It is my hope to continue informing home sellers, home buyers, and homeowners about ways to green their living. Mostly I will talk about greening the physical home but occasionally … (5 comments)
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sustainable: Greenwashing: How do I know if my _________ really is green? - 04/22/08 04:02 PM
Greenwashing is term commonly used in the sustainable development community. Terrachoice.com offers a great definition:
Green-wash (green'wash', -wôsh') - verb: the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.
So, the question is, how do I know if my _________ really is … (10 comments)
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sustainable: Buying Green - 04/18/08 01:21 PM
There has been a lot written lately about the importance of ‘greening' your home--but it is mostly geared toward remodeling. But buying a new home is a wonderful opportunity to work towards protecting the environment, too. There are some simple things that you can ask about a house that you are … (0 comments)
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sustainable: What is an Eco-Stager? - 04/15/08 01:17 PM
Stagers by definition can already be considered eco-friendly. After all, we reuse items that the homeowner already has.
How can a stager take a bigger leap into being green?
The answer is so simple. There are so many sustainable products to choose from now. Stager's tools of the trade: furniture, bedding, towels, … (5 comments)
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sustainable: Bamboo Bread Bag - Be GREEN while Keeping Your Bread Fresh! - 04/12/08 02:26 AM
Bamboo bags for carrying and storing loaves of bread are a new, sustainable product launched in November, 2007 by three Berkeley-based enterprenuies: Ann Arnold, a writer and illustrator of children's books; Linda Elvira Piedra, a photographer and Lauren Shi, an alternative medicine practitioner and acupuncturist-in-training who runs the Wellspring Clinic. … (9 comments)
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sustainable: Your #1 Green Home Choice? - HELP - What to Tell High Schoolers on Green Career Day? - 04/08/08 08:29 PM
GO GREEN, FEEL GOLDEN!
That's the phrase for our local high school's first Green School Week!
My philosophy in life is always to take the challenge.
So, when my son's high school (San Marin High School in Novato, CA, of which I am really involved in) decides to host it's first ever … (4 comments)
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sustainable: LEED AP Certification--any Realtors have this? How about eco-brokers? - 04/06/08 10:46 PM
Hello, fellow 'Rainers'--
I am really interested in green real estate, so to speak. I'm thinking I'd like to really work this into my business. I've always been interested in the environment, and even started an environmental group at my high school back in the days before it was on the evening news. … (3 comments)
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sustainable: Finally Time For Lenders To Support Green Building? - 04/02/08 11:42 AM
There was an article last week in our local paper, the Mail Tribune, that talked about Earth Advantage and Countrywide Home Loans joining together to offer a reduced interest rate to their homeowners who wish to build their homes to Energy Star®, Earth Advantage® or L.E.E.D. standards, with their project being … (8 comments)
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sustainable: Water & Landscaping in Orange County, CA - 03/26/08 11:06 PM
How do we keep Orange County so green in what is, more or less, a desert region and at what cost are we paying for such extravagance?
As our population in Orange County continues to grow, we'll need to use more water for the things we need to have and … (4 comments)
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sustainable: Chicago ranks # 9 in Americas 50 greenest cities. Not good enough? - 03/20/08 03:54 AM
Chicago is among the first cities to confront energy loss head-on. The city government has invested in cogeneration, the simultaneous production of heat and electricity, which is twice as efficient as conventional fuel-burning power production. The strategy is also a potent means of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. A cogeneration plant produces … (2 comments)
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sustainable: We're all Tapped In and Waiting for Spring - 03/15/08 04:55 PM
Parker's Maple Barn a renewable, sustainable Green-Get-Away!
One of my favorite places to visit in New Hampshire is Parker's Maple Barn. It is a family owned establishment which began in the 1960s with a small Sugar House. Today, it is a very popular gathering place with a restaurant, operating sugar house, and … (18 comments)
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sustainable: Lamorinda: Green Drinks Event, March 17th Moraga Barn - 03/15/08 03:28 PM
Lamorinda'sGreen Drinks:A 'Sustainable' Event
March 17, 2008At theMoraga Barn925 Country Club Drive6:00 PM - 8:30 PMRefreshments will be served (Donations requested)Beer, Wine and soft drinks availableBring your business card for our door prize drawings!Sponsored by Moraga Hardware & Lumber and The Olsen Team
The towns of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda are sponsoring the … (1 comments)
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sustainable: Home Energy Management Plan - 03/12/08 06:06 PM
"It's Time to Take Action and Make a Commitment"Adapted from U.S. EPA Energy Star Strategy Program
STEP ONE: Make a Commitment to Continuous Improvement
In order to effectively change the energy performance of Your home and attain financial returns, the household members must regularly assess energy performance and implement steps to increase energy … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Car wash for "eco-friendly" real estate professionals - 03/06/08 03:35 AM
Yeah, that's right. Eco-friendly in more ways then you may be ready for. Here in Orange County we don't have enough rain water or local mountain springs to sustain our not so efficient population and lifestyle. I've heard that as much as 30% of the counties municipal electric bill is spent … (12 comments)
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sustainable: Builder Spotlight: Streetman Homes Opens West Cypress Hills this Sunday - 03/03/08 09:17 AM
This week's spotlight is on Streetman Homes,a national builder who is well-respected in Central Texas because of their high-end, green, sustainable homes.
Streetman is among few volume builders who can build 5-star green homes. Their popular styles include Hill Country Modern (pictured) and Craftsman.
Streetman's Austin communities are popular for buyers handling … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Asheville’s Green Real Estate in the Long Run - 02/26/08 11:46 PM
Recently, I had occasion to strike up a conversation with a young builder who was interested in letting the Brokers at out Firm know about his work . Looking at his brochure, I mentioned that his work looks like quality. "Anyone using superior walls is a person of good taste, " … (7 comments)
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sustainable: Do I Scare You? - 02/26/08 07:00 PM
A movement abounds where homes and buildings are recognized, even rewarded for being energy and resource efficient; for being healthy for their inhabitants and friendly to their environment. Products are being developed to add comfort and value to your home. What's not to like?I'm guessing that given the choice between building … (10 comments)
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sustainable: So Many Certifications to choose from? - 02/26/08 12:00 AM
The news paper called me on Monday...in preparing an article about our Multi Listing Service adding 3 green certifications to our listing paper work. True story! A serious and eventful mile stone in our communities' history of going green. The certifications will be Energy Star, Earth Advantage and LEED-H and for … (4 comments)
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sustainable: Oregon Energy Trust Sets New Guidelines for 2008 - 02/21/08 10:42 PM
"Going Green" has been pretty painless for us so far, although long journeys in the hybrid are sometimes a challenge. We're happy knowing the products we have been replacing meet the 2008 Oregon Residential Energy Standards, even though we already changed out our windows and doors in 2005-2006 long before these … (5 comments)
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sustainable: Green Building a Hot Topic in Austin Real Estate - 02/20/08 08:58 AM
If green building is not a big issue in your area, it will be in 2008. I represent 5-star green builders who were ahead of the curve years ago when they first became concerned with sustainable home design.
2008 will bring increased pressure to build green. To stay on top of … (3 comments)
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sustainable: What is Sustainability? - 02/05/08 11:07 PM
In Dallas, I am discovering that homebuyers and homebuilders are becoming more interested in finding ways to meet their homebuilding and remodeling needs, while conserving natural resources and preserving the environment. The words sustainable and sustainability are often used interchangeably with such terms as "eco-friendly" and "green." People interested in sustainability … (2 comments)
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sustainable: Are energy efficient, green built homes going mainstream in your area? - 01/29/08 08:21 PM
With the tremendous emerging "Green & "Sustainable" new home construction market I think it would be a big mistake to build a conventional "to code" house in todays alerted world. Our area has reached a tipping point in this lull of new home construction. I think it is an advantage for … (2 comments)
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sustainable: Pasadena California and the Future of Eco Friendly Housing - 01/29/08 08:03 PM
The City of Pasadena California is attempting to promote itself as a green and sustainable community. This is a very desirable program to promote due to our declining natural resources and increasing demands for power and electricity.
In a fitting tribute to the City of Pasadena and its green initiative, we … (0 comments)
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sustainable: The Las Vegas Green Performance Network Joins ENERGY STAR® Campaign to Help "Change the World" - 01/25/08 01:02 PM
The Las Vegas Green Performance Network Joins ENERGY STAR® Campaign to Help "Change the World" The Las Vegas Green Performance Network Encourages the Community to Commit to a Simple Switch to Energy-Efficient Lighting
Las Vegas, Nevada- December 28, 2007, Lisa Santacaterina of The Las Vegas Green Performance Network today announced that they … (6 comments)
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sustainable: Eco-Friendly Business Rally Around 'The Las Vegas Green Performance Network' - 01/25/08 12:56 PM
Eco-Friendly Businesses Rally Around ‘The Las Vegas Green Performance Network'
The Las Vegas Green Performance Network unites with local businesses to provide consumers with resources needed to promote a more sustainable lifestyle and planet!
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 21 -- Lisa Santacaterina, Certified EcoBroker with Easy Street Realty announced today thecommencement of The … (3 comments)
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sustainable: !! ATTENTION !! "Green" real estate agents - 01/25/08 03:09 AM
!! ASES National Home Solar Tour !!
Alright, so maybe it's a little early to start talking about an event that's taking place in October 2008. However, I don't want anyone who wants to participate in this event to plan something else and miss out on it. Also, you may like to spread … (10 comments)
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sustainable: Reducing the ecological footprint in the construction of new homes... - 01/07/08 03:38 PM
While I don't have any expertise on green building, I have some views on how greening the construction process itself might benefit British Columbians."Green Building" generally refers to a set of principles that are used in the design, construction and function of homes that are intended to facilitate better performance related … (0 comments)
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sustainable: The "Green" home builders are coming to Orange County, CA - 01/03/08 11:05 PM
The Orange County United States Green Building Council Chapter has been growing exponentially over the last year and is expected to explode onto the scene as energy costs rise, product and service costs drop and the main stream understanding that "green" is often times practical sense.
The … (1 comments)
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sustainable: LETTING THE GREEN IN - 01/03/08 07:47 PM
Carbon footprint, VOC, urea? You've heard the old saying, "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." Designing eco-friendly environments is one of those subjects. If you are like me, it seems the more I learn, the more vast the concept seems.
By helping sellers renovate their properties for resale, home stagers are … (4 comments)
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sustainable: Walker Green Drinks REminder - Wed Dec 12, 2007 - 12/11/07 06:37 PM
Hi y'all in Grand Rapids...
I just want to put out a reminder that Walker Green Drinks will be having our second meeting Wed Dec 12, 2007.
This is held at the Shamrock Bar & Grill, 2501 Wilson Ave NW, Grand Rapids. This is on the corner of Remembrance and Wilson. Time? 5:30 … (16 comments)
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sustainable: My Pink Christmas Wish List - December Challenge - 12/11/07 11:43 AM
This time of year I think about Francis Pharcellus Church, editor of the New York Sun who responded to a letter from Virginia O’Hanlon. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus has become one of the most reprinted editorials in history.
With that in mind, Santa, I have … (24 comments)
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sustainable: Utility Independent AND Affordable Housing in Ashland Oregon?!?!?! - 12/03/07 12:56 PM
Oregon's First Utility Independent Housing Development AND Affordable Housing in Ashland Oregon?!?!
The City of Ashlandhas approved a proposed development on the Ashland Greenhouses land owned by Greg and Valri Williams and their family for more than 100 years. There are 68 units proposed for this project, Verde Village, that will not … (4 comments)
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sustainable: Transformations in Michigan - Spotlight - Cascade Engineering ... UPDATED - 11/10/07 01:53 PM
Transforming is
....altering
....changing
mutating...
So many companies in Michigan are making transformations which are beneficial to employees, clients and the environment.
Today I would like to SPOTLIGHT....
CASCADE ENGINEERING headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan who announced … (18 comments)
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sustainable: Shhh...Green Michigan News! Exciting! - 11/05/07 09:27 PM
We are seeing so many new companies emerging into the Green Scene it is hard to keep up with it. I believe many consumers are being inundated with green messages but don't necessarily understand the benefits.
It is great to see a company who is launching a new resource for consumers and … (17 comments)
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sustainable: Green Home Building - Not just a trend but an investment - 10/19/07 12:46 AM
This article discusses how building or retrofitting a home with "green" features can increase its market value. In this market who doesn't need more value?
http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20070219_greenhomes.htm
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sustainable: The Night The Lights Went Out In....(name your town!) - 10/15/07 10:42 PM
Living in a community with underground power lines we have rarely experienced in the past 17 years more than a half day without power. We have gas water heat and a gas range so it's not that big a deal...one can always bypass the electronic ignition on the range to eat … (20 comments)
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sustainable: ECO All Stars...Wake Me Up When September Ends!! Great 1/2 Month In Review! - 10/15/07 08:26 PM
ECO AllStars ....Again I want to give you all a gold star for the quantity and quality of writings in September!! If there had been only one or two great articles this would have been simple! Thank you for OVERWHELMING ME!!! We're only halfway through!
AH...how life can get … (10 comments)
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sustainable: AR, the National Cocktail Party, and the Green Homes - 10/10/07 10:04 AM
Active Rain is like a national cocktail party. You can show up at any time, and something's going on. Never know who might be in the room (although you can frequently count on the "regulah's"). And, like the actual cocktail party, at the virtual party, everyone has an agenda. The nice … (7 comments)
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sustainable: National Solar Home Tour 10/6/2007 - 10/05/07 12:46 PM
For anyone who is considering solar for their home as well as many other "green" housing principles and products, this is an event you can not miss. To my knowledge the event functions like any other open house tour. Simply pick out the homes you'd like to visit and be … (7 comments)
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sustainable: Shades of Green - 10/02/07 11:50 PM
The September 17 issue of Time magazine had an article about an EcoVillage in Ithaca, New York. It was an interesting piece and set me to thinking about the spectrum there seems to be in “thinking green”. As I started poking around to find out more, I found that there is … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Green: It's As Good As Gold - 09/27/07 04:43 PM
Green: It's As Good As Gold
Yesterday, Yahoo News reported that New York City ranks in the top 10 most sustainable cities in the country. The average New Yorker generates less 2/3 less carbon dioxide than those in other states and we're set to reduce our carbon footprint on an even … (4 comments)
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sustainable: Walker Michigan Green Drinks - New Chapter!!! - 09/26/07 10:28 PM
Thanks to Dena Stevens for writing about Green Drinks! Dena said,
"This is a social group of like minded people who are concerned about the environment. "
I was interested and checked it out. I wanted to attend one! Unfortunately, I didn't find a Green Drinks Chapter in West Michigan....UNTIL NOW!!!
Mark your … (18 comments)
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sustainable: Field Trip to Ionia Michigan! What Are You Pouring?? - 09/18/07 12:25 AM
I took a field trip today to the quaint little town of Ionia, home of the World's Largest Free Fair! The Ionia Free Fair!
Although I wasn't there for the fair today!
I received an email last week from Jake with R Value Homes that they would be doing a "pour" today! … (19 comments)
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sustainable: Green Trivia - What Are The Green Roots? - 09/08/07 11:31 AM
It seems like this Green Thing (as I call it)
Is just beginning......
But the history buff in me finds.....
It is not just beginning....It is Just picking up Speed!!!
Mike Holcomb - The Inspector General -
Shared with me a while back that much of this is not new. There have been … (14 comments)
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sustainable: Slow Down and Watch for Children and Busses! My Back to School Essay! - 09/07/07 11:25 AM
School is back in session ... slow down and watch for children and busses!
(photo from http://user.mc.net/~hyden/graphics6.html)
WOW! It's amazing to think September is here already. The Summer of 2007 is "officially" over now that labor day has passed and school is back in session. While I contemplate this I also think of … (9 comments)
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sustainable: My "Green" Orange from Orange County, CA - 08/28/07 08:00 PM
What's a CSA? Farms like to describe CSA (Community Supported Agricultural) as a partnership between a food grower and a food consumer. Generally the partnership is between a local organic farm and a community of supporters that together wish to preserve the agricultural life and heritage of their community as … (8 comments)
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sustainable: Grand Rapids GREEN Party TODAY!! Say hello to Ian! - 08/23/07 09:03 AM
Would you like to learn MORE about GREEN ???
Rivertown Windows and The Home Center are hosting a GREEN PARTY today, August 23 from 4 - 8 PM.
I am a little late getting this information to you but if you don't have anything planned for this afternoon their Green Party sounds … (10 comments)
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sustainable: Green Building Sustainable Design Seminar - 08/08/07 10:18 AM
There is a great seminar coming up in September in Northern New Jersey. It is sponsored by the US Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter. If you are close and looking to attend here is the link for registration and schedule.
Dave Green GRI
http://www.magnetmail.net/images/clients/USGreenBlg/attach/Sept182007greenbuildingsusdesign.pdf
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sustainable: Sustaining the Sustainable Market - 08/07/07 02:00 PM
As I always try to mention, I love what I do. For me the feeling of being contacted by a new client, learning about the newest trends and developments in sustainable building, and being apart of negotiations make my job the sort of adventure I enjoy. But like anything else … (4 comments)
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sustainable: It's Easy Being Green - 08/07/07 05:51 AM
Sustainable "Green" building has been a hot topic in European countries for several years. In the states however, green building is just now coming into vogue in cities like Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and New York, which have put initiatives in place to lure developers into the sustainable building market. … (0 comments)
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sustainable: Clean Is Happy! - 08/05/07 12:47 AM
Toto -
Should I say Bottoms UP?
Yup! Now there are High Performance Toilets on the market! Bottom line is (no pun intended) they awesome for energy savings. Toto donated not just one, but two Dual Flush Toilets to Steve, the homeowner of the Herkelrath Project...how jealous am I? Special thanks goes to … (27 comments)
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sustainable: Green Sports Basement response - 07/31/07 12:20 PM
Thanks to everyone who made comments and asked questions about my recent Green Sports Basement post. I did add a photo and I responded to as many people as I could. I will attempt to respond to everyone’s question at some point. The management at Sports Basement says that are … (1 comments)
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sustainable: Green... what does it mean? - 07/11/07 05:06 AM
More and more, we're hearing about green homes and green building. What does this really mean? Personally, I want to install a 12 person hot tub on my property (kinda crazy, I know), but I don't want to contribute any further to the climate crisis. Professionally, I want to provide clients … (3 comments)
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sustainable: Green / Sustainable Homes, are they working? - 06/26/07 07:13 PM
I am looking for information on existing green / sustainable housing developments. I am particularly interested in how the homes have worked for people, what they do like and what they don't like. Is there any contractors board, blog area, websites, myspace or ??? than any of you know of where … (3 comments)
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sustainable: Green Homes in Oregon - old concept, new buzz - 06/22/07 03:00 PM
In Medford, Southern Oregon we are starting to hear quite a bit about green homes. It is starting to "line out" in several areas and it seems as though the goal is energy efficient housing for all, even current homeowners.
So far we have "certificates" for different levels of energy efficiency in … (2 comments)
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sustainable: The Media Plays A Role In GREEN Education...Here is what was published... - 06/19/07 07:35 AM
So Why aren't they doing their part?
I am reading the Houston Chronicle this morning and am a little disappointed, yet I am excited at the same time. Last Night I posted Why is GREEN slow to catch on? and woke up to a nice surprise. They are discussing the first LEED … (11 comments)
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sustainable: Going Green in Albuquerque: Mesa Del Sol promotes sustainability - 06/11/07 11:55 PM
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sustainable: VIP Invite - Come Learn How to Sustain our Resources! Onekama Michigan - June 22 - 24, 2007 - 06/09/07 11:40 PM
Today I had the good fortune to meet Jennifer Malinowski, program manager for Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA). GLREA has undertaken a HUGE project and is putting together the Second Annual Michigan Energy Fair! The countdown has begun ... countdown here!
Jennifer was explaining the many workshops that will go on … (13 comments)
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sustainable: Albuquerque Mesa Del Sol Homes Starting in 2008, with emphasis on green! - 06/04/07 05:19 PM
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sustainable: Step Into Green! Flooring that's Eco-friendly! - 05/21/07 02:10 PM
Carpeting: consider non-toxic, natural fiber carpeting. Some examples:
Earth Weave produces pure wool, completely bio-degradable carpeting with a primary backing of hemp and cotton, natural adhesive from rubber trees, and jute secondary backing, over a wool carpet padding.Nature's Carpet offers a line of natural fiber, non-toxic and biodegradable floor coverings made of woold … (10 comments)
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sustainable: This boom may never go bust - 04/28/07 11:04 PM
Rob Carrick my new hero. His article is up there with my last post from economist Paul Krugman.
"Homeowners in the province know that, and so do shareholders of a few Alberta real estate companies and REITs, or real estate investment trusts. Take apartment landlord Boardwalk REIT - it's up 88 … (0 comments)
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sustainable: More green homes coming online at Listed Green - 04/13/07 11:20 AM
The momentum is growing for elevation of awareness of green homes for sale nationally and globally.
Listed Green is continuing to grow with the demand for developers of green projects to "get the word out", about their energy efficient communities that are currently or soon to be announced.
Listed Green has also been asked … (1 comments)
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sustainable: Green homes sell for more money - 02/03/07 04:33 PM
I read an article last week published by RISMEDIA regarding a recent poll by Green Builder(R) Media and Imre Communications. The article suggested that U.S. homebuyers would be willing to pay a premium of between 11% and 25% for new homes built using 'green' practices.
This made me think...
Is it hypocritical to … (4 comments)
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sustainable: It Ain't Easy Being Green - 12/17/06 10:45 PM
Finding the perfect green elements in a home is akin to the search for the holy grail. There are many layers of considerations that must be mulled through. Nothing is necessarily the perfectmaterial for any given home.
What is the percentage of post consumer recycled content?Is the embodied energy involved in getting … (2 comments)
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sustainable: What Is An EcoBroker? - 10/17/06 10:53 AM
I am so excited about my new EcoBroker Designation. I can finally incorporate my passion for the environment into my real estate business and share valuable resources and information with my clients and peers. I have joined the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier … (3 comments)
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