
Is your morning cup of coffee in danger
Is your morning cup of coffee in danger… from climate change?
By Lana Turnbull
Climate change is at the heart of the national debate concerning a broad spectrum of issues, from our energy future, to the regulation of industry, and how weather patterns are impacting everything from municipal budgets to commodity prices. It’s something we might think about theoretically, no matter on which side of the issue we stand, but few of
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March 07, 2012

Recycling EWaste
The why and how of recycling e-waste
Photo by Abe Draper
We all are guilty of tossing aside the obsolete cell phone, tablet, laptop or DVD player for the latest electronic gadget. In fact, with the short “life expectancies” of some of the tools we use to manage our businesses, keep in touch and keep up with what is going on around the world, it is likely (but not inevitable) that our
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March 07, 2012

Common Sense Green: Home renovations that can save energy $$.
By Jeff Seabold AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Homes
If you consider yourself a smart consumer, you probably read every article you see about why you should buy organic and know which organic items to buy (or not). You are not tricked by the flashy labels that say “fat free” or “low calorie.” You compare portion sizes and calorie counts. In other words, you get it!
It is much harder to know
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By admin
February 22, 2012

8 Easy Green New Year’s Resolutions
It really doesn’t take a lot of thought or effort to make a few basic changes to your life that will give you some real green bragging rights. Resolving to try these simple tips can save you money, cut your carbon footprint, decrease your home’s waste stream and improve the quality of the earth.
1. Switch to cloth napkins and kitchen towels vs. paper towels and napkins.
When you consider the
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By admin
February 22, 2012
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