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The 'Step by Steps' of the LED Green Light Grant Program

nakita johnson — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:44:04 -0500

Energy Grants and Energy Rebate programs are often mired in complexities of paperwork that deter prospective beneficiaries from even starting down the path. If you are a business owner, property owner, or property manager, that does not have time for a lot of paperwork, then this program may be for you.

Sustainable Upholstery

nakita johnson — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:16:36 -0500

Question: I am looking for a reupholsterer who uses green products and processes, but no one that I've called has any idea what I'm talking about. Can you offer advice for reupholstering furniture in an environmentally sustainable way? And where I can find nontoxic "stuffing"?

Future Fashion: Eco-conscious Style

nakita johnson — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:52:51 -0500

For most of us, getting dressed is personal. We use clothes to convey a message about ourselves to the outside world and to express, perhaps outlandishly or subtly, our aesthetic sensibilities. As such, the questions we run up against in the closet range from the prosaic (“Do these jeans make my butt look big?”) to the theoretical (“Can I wear this on a job interview?”).

LED Saving Solutions launches $10 Million Green Light Grant Program for the 2010 Holiday Season

nakita johnson — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:00:32 -0500

LEDs (light emitting diodes) are a hot topic as they are an energy efficient alternative to fluorescent and traditional lighting. However, since the cost of the technology is still relatively high, many commercial property owners and managers are looking for every possible financial edge - from rebates to grants - to make the switch.

Beyond Bottles: A Better Way to Hydrate

nakita johnson — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:46:15 -0500

Ditching bottled water is one of the easiest ways to protect the planet and slash your spending. Often sold at a 4,000 percent markup, bottled water accounts for about 2 million tons of landfill waste annually -- and its production and shipping guzzle enough fuel to power 250,000 homes for a year!

Green Spotlight: Cereplast

nakita johnson — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:45:47 -0500

Petroleum-based plastics are ubiquitous in everyday life – they are used for the production of shopping bags, water bottles, coffee cups, toys, shampoo bottles, candy wrappers and thousands of other products.

Join GreenNet for a Holiday Networking

nakita johnson — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:42:42 -0500

Looking for a network of sustainably minded building professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region? Then join GreenNet for their Holiday Networking event

Green Your Kid: Thanksgiving Fun for the Family

nakita johnson — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:56:26 -0500

Nowadays, Thanksgiving is primarily about family (and eating). However, the holiday was originally about giving thanks for the bounty of food that was to help folks through the lean winter months. These kid-friendly ideas will help get your family back to Thanksgiving's roots.

In the Market for a New TV? Check out NRDC's Holiday Shopping Guide

nakita johnson — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:03:41 -0500

Get ready for the tidal wave of Black Friday, Christmas and End of Year sales on big screen TVs and other consumer electronics.

Green and Gorgeous: Revolutionize Your Natural Skin Care Routine

nakita johnson — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:24:51 -0500

As you've seen from my previous posts, I am passionate about taking "green" into the next millennium by finding effortless ways to incorporate radical new ideas for a better and healthier lifestyle into our daily routine