Archive for January, 2010

As more & more coffee connoisseurs start roasting their own coffee beans from home, many people are confused on how to buy green coffee beans for roasting. Not all green coffee beans are created completely equal as it depends on the grade & the region that the coffee is grown in. Another important aspect is More >

We hear a lot about the need to save the environment, & most of us attempt to do our part. We recycle our newspapers & plastic bottles & cans, & we attempt our best not to contribute to global warming. When it comes to our homes, some of us have even converted to solar power More >

0 votes vote Lampreys are fish that attach to other fish or marine mammals with suction-cup-like mouths & feed on their blood. In the Atlantic lampreys are parasites. Clear? In the Great Lakes they arepredators. By killing off large predator species, lampreys have completely changed the ecosystem. A team from Michigan State University has developed More >

Offering something completely completely unique & timely can always help sell a home more rapidly & possibly closer to the listing price. Aside from the usual home staging techniques, implementing some easy, but key energy & water saving options too might just do the trick! Savvy buyers will ask what utility costs are or to More >

Condos in Atlanta can promote green living & a healthy lifestyle that contradicts the traditional views of life within the city. When most people think about living in condos, they view a downtown city environment full of pollution, traffic & noise. However, as construction practices around Atlanta concentrate on promoting energy efficient buildings & multi-use More >

I just finished reading the “Green Collar Economy: How one solution can fix our two biggest problems” by Van Jones. As the founder of a job board & blog that focuses on green ideas & green careers, I read almost every book that is related to the topic. This book is one of the best More >

Consumers are becoming more & more aware of the affects that every day household items can have on the environment. Let’s face it, going “green” has become hip. Americans are increasingly searching for products that do not harm the environment. Manufacturers are jumping on the trend towards environmentally friendly products in big way. In actual More >

It may sound contradicting but did you know that implementing eco-friendly practices around the office can actually save you money? Just follow these seven simple steps to put more green into your bank account while simultaneously bettering the environment. Banish the Phantom PowerAppliances & electronic equipment such as computers, printers, & fax machines that stay More >