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Book Review: Hot, Flat, and Crowded Dec 22 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman Thomas Friedman’s latest book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded, explains how the current environmental crisis is a result of the confluence of global warming, globalization, and overpopulation. Full Post >>

Green News: Green Christmas Trees Dec 16 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman According to a recent article published by Live Science, buying a real Christmas tree is more environmentally sustainable than buying a fake tree. Full Post >>

DIY Sustainability: Coffee Dec 14 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman The cultivation, production, and consumption of coffee generate huge amounts of pollution, deforestation, and waste. Fortunately, transitioning to more sustainable coffee drinking is relatively simple. Full Post >>

How To: Buy Environmentally Friendly Holiday Gifts Dec 11 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman It is especially important to remain aware of your actions during the holidays, when waste and excess are far too common. In no arena is this more important that gift-giving, and the following tips should help you make more responsible choices. Full Post >>

Green News: The Most Fuel Efficient Car in the World Dec 10 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman An article published by the New York Times describes a new Volkswagen concept car, the L1, that will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle on the road when it is released in 2010. Full Post >>

On Bill Financing Programs to Reduce Upfront Costs for Renewable Energy Dec 08 | Comments (0) | Maxwell Anderson Ask any energy professional what the biggest hurdle for potential customers interested in energy efficiency is and they’ll almost always give you the same answer: financing. The upfront costs of many permanent energy efficient solutions, such as solar panels, are often simply too high for people to afford despite the fact that they pay for themselves again and again over the long term... Full Post >>

DIY Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Countertops Dec 07 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman Countertops and tables do not require frequent replacement, but if one has reached the end of its functionality, an eco-friendly replacement should be considered. There is a variety of recycled and renewable options that are also beautiful, durable and unique. Full Post >>

How To: Choose a Bike Dec 02 | Comments (0) | Kate Redman A bicycle is an important tool for both for sustainability and exercise. If you are planning to buy a bike, choosing the right one for your purposes is essential. Full Post >>