Is it possible for a structure to be pre-fabricated, hand built, AND green?  It takes genius, but guess what—we have geniuses!  In the past two weeks I’ve encountered two companies that create portable buildings built with the genius of ‘AND’.  Let’s take a look. Read more »

Many phrases associated with the green movement start out sounding odd but soon become familiar, everyday language.  Remember the “hybrid car”?  Sounds perfectly normal now, but it didn’t in 2001, when the Prius was first introduced in the United States. Read more »

In January, 2007 Chevy unveiled their Volt concept car at the Detroit Auto Show.  For those of you unfamiliar with the Volt, it’s an electric car capable of running 40 miles on a single charge.  For many commuters it promises to get them to work and back on a single charge without using any gas.  For background on the Volt, check out the Wikipedia entry. Read more »

We all love having color on our walls. How safe is it? Have you actually ever thought about it? What is the source of the headache that comes with freshly painted walls? There are VOCs in our paint, toxins that are called Volatile Organic Compounds. These toxins can release low levels of emissions into our indoor air for years after application. There is talk that they are even carcinogenic. This is where the smell of “fresh paint” comes from, and the headaches and dizziness. Read more »

One of the surest ways to purchase green furniture is to troll yard sales and thrift stores for the perfect piece. You’re guaranteed to buy a 100% re-used product at close to zero shipping energy. But some of us simply don’t have the time or are looking for mid-century modern, not late-century Home Shopping Network. So if you prefer to shop now for a sustainable dining room table, here are three great examples to suit a range of budgets. Read more »

Wind turbines come in many shapes and sizes, giants on wind farms, the petite for our own personal yards. Such as the Energy Ball (picture above) from Home Energy, a wind turbine that starts at very low wind speeds of 4.5 mph and produces a max 500w of power. A beautifully designed orb that is quiet and perfect for home use. A wind turbine even your neighbors will love. Read more »

I happen to live in one of the greenest places on Earth. The lush hills surrounding my house are filled with cattle, dairy cows, and horses. The people who live in our small town of 800 do exactly what you’d expect people in ‘Green Land’ do—we eat local organic food, conserve energy, and drive pickup trucks and Priuses. And man, do we ever drive Priuses. Read more »

When choosing new kitchen countertops, more people are turning to recycled glass as a sustainable, sturdy, and stylish option. Read more »

Refrigerators run around the clock, making them a continual energy drain. When looking for a fridge we should take some time to find one that is efficient. Sometimes this may not be the easiest task, so I will alleviate some of the guess work. Read more »

Our own health is directly affected by the health of our planet and it is high time that we took care to adapt certain good and lasting green habits. Read more »