Walk into the checkout area of any major retail store or supermarket and you’ll see them, lined up the hundreds, just waiting to be filled with our purchases. They are plastic bags and almost every major retailer has them. They are a common part of consumer shopping around the world, but one of ... Views: 1140
So you want to build a green building, but where do you start? Whether or not you are interested in LEED (Leadership in Energy & Design) certification through the U.S. Green Building Council or are following another program, there are some ways to make buildings more energy efficient and have ... Views: 906
While the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Design) program has plenty of critics, there are advocates who suggest LEED is just a starting point for sustainability. It isn’t a guarantee or an ending point; it is most successful when monitored and continued over the ... Views: 741
Many of us form resolutions at the beginning of each New Year, whether we intend to keep them or not. We make them with the best of intentions and as cliché as it may be, it gives us something to work toward as the days, weeks and months unfold.
This year, we hope you have some green ... Views: 676