Simple Tips for a Green Thanksgiving

by Rose
ENN
November 23, 2009

As “Turkey Day” fast approaches we thought we’d revisit Rose’s list of tips for greening your fall feast...

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Do Vertical Farms Make Sense?

by Lloyd Alter
TreeHugger
November 4, 2009

Philip Proefrock and TreeHugger emeritus Hank Green are no fun at a party, if it is a party like the one designers and bloggers like us have been having on the subject of vertical farms for the last five years. From Mike's first post in 2005 (showing SoA Architectes iconic tower) to Romses Architects Harvest Green, we have been collecting them...

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New solar panels mimic clay roof tiles

posted by Kate on 10/20/2009 12:42 pm
Ode Magazine ~ Exchange
September/October 2009

Don't like the look of solar panels? There is a new option on the market for people who want to save money on their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint through the use of solar panels. SRS Energy of Philadelphia has developed a solar panel in the shape of popular clay roof tiles, allowing a portion of a roof to be tiled with the solar panels while the rest is covered in regular clay tiles.

The solar tiles are dark blue, recyclable and are scheduled to be available on the west coast this fall, and nationwide in the spring of 2010. While many enjoy the look of sunlight-converting traditional solar panels, if you prefer the tiled look the Sole Power Tile has several more colors and styles planned.

For more information please visit www.srsenergy.com.

How to Go Green: Sex

by Jacob Gordon
Planet Green

Editor's Note: This how to go green guide contains mature content that might be unsuitable for younger readers.

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Lose the lawn: 14 inspiring yards

Sunset.com

See how to ditch thirsty turf grass in favor of beautiful, easy-care gardens

Green Tips for Summer from Sierra Club

Our innovative and wallet-friendly tips featured in the Sierra Club Green Tips Library are the first step to leading a cleaner, greener lifestyle. So check out the Green Tips Library, your one-stop-shop for easy green lifestyle tips.

Get a Green Education

GreenBiz
July 16, 2009

Executive Education Center
Below are links to institutions offering continuing education and executive MBA degrees in environment, sustainability, and corporate responsibility...

Resources for Green Education & Jobs...

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Ode's 2009 Organic Top 20

The Editors | May 2009 issue
Ode Magazine

A garden of earthly delights — Ode’s annual pick of products that are good for your body, your soul and the planet...

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3 Ways to Kill Mold Naturally

By Annie B. Bond
Care2 Healthy & Green Living

A proliferation of mold and mildew can be the hallmark of hot and humid summers. I have a friend who has green mold growing on the shoes in her closet! A humidifier might be the best help for her, but there are also three natural materials that can be used as a spray to kill mold and mildew. They are all an excellent substitute for less environmentally safe bleach.

Learn these three tricks for killing mold and mildew. One of these you most likely already have in your kitchen cupboard...

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Green IT Is Key to an Energy-Efficient Future: Report

By GreenBiz Staff, GreenBiz
GreenerComputing
Published May 13, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Whether it's teleworking enabled by broadband internet or the spread of video conferencing technologies that reduce business travel, information technologies (IT) are responsible for significantly reducing the amount of energy used in the United States in the last 20 years, according to a report released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)...

Ask Umbra on how to be a green wedding guest

by Umbra Fisk
Grist Magazine
May 18, 2009

Do you hear them? Wedding bells! But you’re not the one getting married — this time. So focus instead on being the greenest guest you can be. In her latest video, Umbra Fisk proposes a few ideas...(click on title to whoosh over to the show!)

Building Green Cities and Green Jobs

Living Cities
Published: May 7, 2009

There are three key planks to a successful green cities strategy, one that will create jobs, stimulate business growth, and make cities more livable, desirable places: building retrofits, green jobs (in large part enacting those retrofits), and public transit enhancements...

How to Build a Green Team: The First Step to Sustainability

By Brandi McManus
GreenBiz.com
May 5, 2009

Long-term sustainable growth is important to building a successful company. In the final installment of her four-part series "Growing a Green Corporation: Meeting the Next Great Disruptive Challenge of the 21st Century," Brandi McManus provides a blueprint for building a green team. Here are Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of her series...click on title above.

Green Recovery

Center for American Progress

A New Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy

also: The New Apollo Program Fact Sheet

Passive Homes Heat Up Around the World

by Alexandra Kain
Inhabitat

Passive design is architectural design that eliminates the need for mechanical heating and cooling of a building through the use of smart, time-tested heating and cooling strategies such as natural ventilation, solar heat gain and solar shading and efficient insulation...