Green Living – Eat Local Foods
I know this isn’t a new idea by any means. However, I’ve had quite a few people asking WHY it makes such a difference or if it really does. So, let’s start with an obvious reason. I can personally vouch for the fact that local ingredients taste so much better ... MoreSmall Changes – Online Bill Pay
If Americans switched to paying their bills online, it would save approximately 16 million trees! Not to mention how much money you save on postage. You can also switch your bank statements to receive via email rather than a paper statement. By changing this one small act, you save big for ... More
Greenwashing – Enough Already!
Let’s be frank, how many advertisements, billboards, news articles, and commercials have you seen announcing that a business is “going green”, “green-friendly”, or “environmentally safe”? Come on…..enough already! What’s with all this talk about energy efficiencies when such a small percentage of businesses can actually claim they are green-savvy? To me ... More
Big Green Purse – Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World
One of my favorite books relating to living green is “Big Green Purse – Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World” by Diane MacEachern. Women’s consumer spending affects virtually every aspect of the environment. This consumer clout puts us in a unique position to create the world ... More
Small Changes – While Brushing Your Teeth
Most people leave the water running while brushing their teeth. If you turn off the water while brushing, you can conserve as much as 5 gallons of water per day. It’s easy to get into the habit. Another option for those shaving - instead of letting the water run while brushing ... More
Why Build Green?
Interest in green building and sustainability is continuing to grow, but the motives are more personal than altruistic for consumers. While saving the environment is important, saving money each month with a more energy efficient home that costs less and a healthier living environment that directly impacts the family are ... More
Small Changes – Use your car less
Walk or bike and create zero carbon emissions from fossil fuels. Plus, you'll be living a healthier lifestyle! Walk to work or places that are within 2 miles from your home when possible. People who live within 2 miles of their office still spend $384 a year to drive back and ... More
Green Economy
Interesting spot about the Green Economy. Two service providers discuss how their companies are going green. At Compass Realty of Florida, we believe in creating a “greener” way of life for everyone. Each day, we resolve to lighten the load we leave on the planet and assist others in doing the ... MoreLinks
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