Yearly archive - 2012

Report: The Greener The Industry, The Higher The Job Growth Rate Over The Last Decade

Report: The Greener The Industry, The Higher The Job Growth Rate Over The Last Decade

Green careers and the green economy are not clearly defined, many sectors relate to them as companies move towards sustainability. According to recent reports, the green job sector is larger than previously thought and accounts for more economic growth than previously published.

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Reducing Energy Usage Around Your Home

Reducing Energy Usage Around Your Home

Your home should be viewed as an investment, not a money pit! Reducing your energy consumption and creating a greener home is one step you can take to keep your investment going strong. Learn how to control phantom loads and your water usage to save some green.

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Cut Energy Costs With the Right Window Treatment

Cut Energy Costs With the Right Window Treatment

Energy efficient window treatments add money saving accents to any home or office decor. The right window treatment depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Here we explore the different types of window treatments so you can get up to speed on the differences.

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Eight Serious Benefits Of Bamboo Flooring

Eight Serious Benefits Of Bamboo Flooring

When considering building a new home or simply renovating your current home, take a moment to look at a green flooring solution. Bamboo is a widely available rapid renewing wood, making a great eco-friendly solution to any home or office flooring need.

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American Voters Want Solar Energy

American Voters Want Solar Energy

There is very little the right and the left have agreed on recently, though it seems solar energy is bi-bipartisan these days. Recent surveys have found that the American voter is in favor of the renewable energy, but it also finds that misinformation is rampant.

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Be The Change: How One Businesswoman Began Her Environmental Journey

Be The Change: How One Businesswoman Began Her Environmental Journey

Explore how one businesswoman learned that a sustainable living is not just for those in dread-locks and hemp trousers. Here, see how she provides a different perspective on going green, from your not so typical eco-warrior.

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Welcome Your New Baby into a Green Nursery

Welcome Your New Baby into a Green Nursery

Bring your baby home to a green nursery that is not only eco-friendly, but free from harmful toxins and other dangers. Learn how to maintain a green and natural atmosphere in your new baby’s nursery and get top tips on how help your child go green.

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Generating Power with Building Integrated Photovoltaic Glass

Generating Power with Building Integrated Photovoltaic Glass

Renewable energy technology is advancing at a rapid pace and with the advent of the new building integrated photovoltaic glass (BIPV glass) businesses looking to go solar can do just that. Learn more about BIPV glass and how this new technology is taking solar to the next level.

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A Guide to Going Green on Halloween

A Guide to Going Green on Halloween

Ghosts and goblins may be lurking around the corner, but watch out for global warming – that is the one to be scared of. Going green on Halloween doesn’t mean just putting on makeup, there are some simple tips you can use to make that holiday a bit more eco-friendly.

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Is Green Travel Really Green?

Is Green Travel Really Green?

When looking to go on a green holiday or experience eco-tourism make sure you don’t fall victim for greenwashing schemes. Becoming truly eco-friendly and taking on the sustainable adventure is not accomplished by a simple guided tour, you need think ahead and plan to be eco-conscious for the entire vacation.

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