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 = [...]

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 [...]

Shine a Green Light on Your Business By Barbara Sanchez-Reichert According to the Census Bureau there are 304,995,583 people living in the United States. Each individual puts a strain on the planet’s resources, creating a “carbon footprint.” The cumulative effect of everything one does, buys, eats, et cetera, will last beyond their lifespan and affect [...]