How My Family is Saving Energy...

Saving energy and money goes a long way in helping our planet and our pocketbooks.  I spend a lot of time discussing the benefits of energy conservation.  And, I do practice what I preach to a certain extent.  Financial constraints prevent me from “going all the way” with solar power systems or wind power systems.  I have a goal to live completely off the grid someday.  But for now, my family works hard to...

Contributing to a Sustainable Planet – What ...

While it is true that living a greener life contributes to the sustainability of our planet, you may be wondering what you can do when you have little time or resources available. Global warming from greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane is a real issue and we can reduce its effects on the planet and our lives. But, global warming is a planet-wide issue. What can you do as an individual to actually help? The...

What is Building Recycling?...

At one time or another you have likely seen a building or home being demolished and removed. The process of demolition refers to bringing a building down as quickly as possible and disposing of the resulting materials in a landfill or other waste management facility. On the other hand, building recycling or deconstruction refers to the precise dismantlement of a building or home. Building recycling allows the materials that...

An Example of a Living Green Roof...

I ran across this video from “Building Green” today. In the video, host Kevin Contreras talks with Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center director Steve Windhager. Located in Austin, Texas, the Center displays a unique green, living roof. Keep in mind this video may show some techniques that have been improved upon as the clip is from December 2007. This green roof technology, as stated in the video, can be a great...