Archive for the 'being green' Category

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.

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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 [...]

Carbon Footprint Demystified

By Abraham R Chacko
According to Wikipedia, ‘A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact that human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide.’
Individuals, nations and businesses are able to conceptualize their personal carbon dioxide contribution by means of the Carbon Footprint [...]

Other Great Green Thoughts – July 21, 2009

8 Ways to Green Your Hygiene
July 21, 2009 – Here’s good tips on life style changes that anyone can make to be Greener!

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Other Great Green Thoughts – July 13, 2009

Follow the Crop System Puts Biofuel Refinery in the Fields
July 13, 2009 – I like that someone is looking for solutions.

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