Apr
22
2009

(ARA) – With tightened budgets, you may be surprised to learn that going green at home is not only good for the planet but also good for your pocket book.
“People are re-evaluating everything they do, from driving cars to how they eat,” says Lisa Tiedt, MSN.com green expert. “With a few simple home improvements, it’s [...]
Nov
21
2008

Campaign Urges Restaurants to Take Marlin Off the Menu
(ARA) – The next time you’re in a restaurant and see marlin on the menu, “just say no.” That’s the message of a new, nationwide campaign called “Take Marlin Off the Menu,” which is urging consumers to stop eating marlin, and restaurants to take marlin and other [...]
Nov
18
2008

By Pegah Aarabi
(NC)—The holiday party season doesn’t have to be strenuous for you or the environment. Add a “green” theme to your party to liven things up and do your part. Here are six ways to turn your next holiday event into a “greeny” good time.
1. Serve organic drinks and foods. Offer organic fruits, vegetables, [...]
Oct
16
2008

How A Forest Products Company is Making a Real Environmental Impact
(ARA) – With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But what do you really know about a product you [...]
Aug
28
2008

To help take money out of the gas tank this fall and put it back into the classroom, school districts across the country are switching to propane-fueled buses as a means of coping with swelling diesel costs. And the lesson that families and schools are learning is more than simple economics. While it’s cheaper than [...]
Aug
23
2008

The green building and remodeling movement puts great emphasis on natural lighting, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. Moving air through our homes and distributing light can be, and usually is, accomplished by a combination of mechanical and passive means, with a fan and an open window for example. But, in today’s technical world, what’s [...]
Aug
05
2008

The impact phosphorus – a common component of lawn fertilizer – has on the environment is drawing a lot of attention as summer approaches. Phosphorus from fertilizer can leach into lakes and streams, contributing to excessive algae and water plant growth that harms fish and impedes recreational use of these waters.
Urban areas have many sources [...]
Jul
19
2008

From the food we eat to the cars we drive, going “green” is a growing trend everywhere you look. And now, it’s becoming a driving force in the home improvement industry as well. If you’re interested in adding a new structure to your property, there is an option that is both earth-friendly and affordable.
An increasing [...]