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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:47 |
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There are many different ways that a city can be green: by the number of LEED certified commercial buildings it has, the various types of sustainable transportation it promotes, or by the way it uses energy. As it estimated that three-fourths of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, we can expect strained resources, traffic congestion and more pollution in the future. Unless we change the way our cities function. For global warming caused by human activities to be reversed, it is crucial that capital cities lead the way to a greener, more sustainable way of living. In the US, 22 cities, from small to large, have been named “2010 Smarter Cities†for their investment in energy conservation, green power and green energy efficiency. Is your city one of them?
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 12:53 |
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 Halloween is just around the corner and for many of us, this year Halloween will rime with green. If you’re new to “greenâ€, start small and pick only one of the following aspects of Halloween that you feel you can have fun with: costumes, decorations or treats. Little by little, your Halloween will truly be green and you will have a spooky, eek-o-friendly time! |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 15:30 |
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On a traditional Valentine’s Day, flowers, chocolates and cards are the most commonly bought gifts. In fact, they are so traditional that most people don’t stop and think that these gifts are quite environmentally unfriendly. Unless they are organic flowers and chocolates, and cards printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink, they have a substantial negative impact to the environment. This year, if you want to treat your Valentine and be good to our planet at the same time, opt rather for one or more of the 5 green gifts ideas below.
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Friday, 09 October 2009 11:10 |
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You might have heard of or seen ads for green balls, a "new" environmentally-friendly alternative to laundry detergent. There are several types, but one much publicized is True Green’s, the merits of which are explained in a nice user-appealing video on YouTube. The only question that really matters, though, is this: what’s in it? 
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Friday, 06 August 2010 10:29 |
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The Green Building industry is a very fast growing one, and there is an incredible amount of materials and products out there with various shades of green. We have selected 5 eco-friendly building products for DIY projects that you can do over the weekend around your home, based on their efficiency and/or aesthetics, and environmentally friendliness. Your home is only one step away from being greener!
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