It’s no secret that going green can cost you money up front. It’s also no secret that those green changes you make – low flow shower heads, xeriscaped yards, solar water heaters and more – will save you money over time. What&r...
Is your dream home a green home? If you’re building new in Florida these days, you have a lot of company, and a lot of choice. Some of the busiest builders in the state are those that consider themselves “green builders”, and there ...
The Florida Green Building Coalition is working toward the creation of a Florida Green Home Standard to award Green Home certificates to residential and business properties that meet high standards of sustainability and conservation. To qualify as a ...
Sometimes the little things can make all the difference to the world. Take a look at these simple things you can change in your life to reduce your personal impact on the environment.
Drink shade grown, Fair Trade coffee. Most Fair Trade cof...
Our dependence on petroleum based fuels is as bad for us as it is for the Earth. Reducing the amount of gasoline and oil that we use pays off benefits in more than one way.
Keep your car properly tuned up properly. A car that’s running e...
Pools, landscaping and outdoor features can also be run more efficiently or use less energy.
Cover your pool and hot tub to slow evaporation.
Use native plants in your landscaping wherever possible. It will cut down on their watering ne...
With the world’s population edging up toward 7 billion (we’re only four years away), it’s growing ever more important to reduce our use of consumable energy and turn to greener sources of power.
If you have the choice, choos...
Friends of mine are planning the purchase of their new car – one of hybrids that will save gas and be kinder to the environment. It’s a big investment for them, but it’s worth it, they tell me. They’re doing what they can to r...