Think urban living makes living greener more difficult? Well, it does. But, here is an inspiring story about a community in NY that transformed a vacant lot into a recycling hub and compost garden.
I recently received an email containing a link that I feel is very relevant and worth sharing.Eredux.com, on the surface, has an interactive map that shows your state’s carbon score along with carbon emissions per person. But, for detailed demographic data and information on energy consumption, carbon emissions in your area, contamination levels, local gas prices and so forth just click on a state and fill in your zip code.
I was browsing the mainstream news channels and came across a report on compact fluorescent bulbs containing mercury. And although I was aware of that, to listen to the journalist explain it would have you immediately switch back to the less efficient incandescent bulbs. Even companies marketing CF bulbs were targeted by the fearful report as if they were part of a conspiracy to fill the world with mercury.
A daughter’s asthma inspires a family to design and build an energy efficient, low allergy home.
Found this inspiring story over at Keetsa.com.
Gladwyn deSouza’s family wanted an energy efficient home with allergy free building materials.
Architect David Arkin was consulted and is here explaining some of the many things that were done to the new house; such as recycled glass counters, flame proof cellulose insulation, and solar panels.
