Archive for April, 2010

Living Roofs / Green Roofs – Cool Idea!

In this short video “Building Green” host Kevin Contreras visits the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and learns about the benefits and basics of construction of living roofs from Steve Windhager, Director of the Center. Visit www.buildinggreentv.com or call your station for local PBS listings. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fsowheretofromhere.com%2Fbeing-green%2Fliving-roofs-green-roofs-cool-idea’; addthis_title = ‘Living+Roofs+%2F+Green+Roofs+%26%238211%3B+Cool+Idea%21′; addthis_pub = [...]

Green Living Made Easy in Just over Six Minutes

Go Green this week on Six Minute Style as host Susan Doherty walks you through your home, room by room, with simple steps designed to help you save the planet and your cash. Yes, green living is good for your wallet too! Note: This isn’t a new video but I think the suggestions made are [...]

Cows May Be Getting a Bad Rap.

Farm Animals and Methane April 9, 2010 – Good news for meat eaters! Latest reports refute previous claims that grazing cattle adds to the production of greenhouse gases. According to The Telegraph which claims that free-range grazing may actually be beneficial and reduce harmful emissions. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fsowheretofromhere.com%2Fmake-a-difference%2Fother-great-green-thoughts-april-9-2010′; addthis_title = ‘Cows+May+Be+Getting+a+Bad+Rap.’; addthis_pub = ”;