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Green Building to Increase in 2010, Beyond

Jennifer Berry, January 4th, 2010

Environmental Leader reports that the U.S. green building market is set to grow 146 percent by 2013, according to research released by Zpryme. The public facilities sector showed the largest potential growth of almost 30 percent, with the education and commmercial sectors trailing closely. This growth could move the green building sector into a market worth of more than ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, energy, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Construction


Just How Much Did We Spend on the Holidays?

Amanda Wills, January 4th, 2010

It wasn't all about the long lines and the find-the-right-size scramble for many holiday shoppers. Instead, consumers opted to simply click and ship. Overall retail spending exceeded expectations, rising 3.6 percent from last year's amounts, and online shopping took a huge piece of the pie - 10 percent of all retail sales to be exact. While that make seem like a ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, reduce

Published in Electronics


New Year, New (Green) Career

Amanda Wills, January 4th, 2010

Are you dreading the inevitable return to the daily grind? While most of us may still be in a post-holiday funk (brought on by the large hit to your bank account, or the added pounds from holiday feasting), it may not be a seasonal problem. According to Live Science, "Americans hate their jobs more than ever before in the past ... read more

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Tagged basics, dirt, energy, ideas, noteworthy, waterquality

Published in General


The Big Green Remodel: Bathroom

Ashley Schiller, January 4th, 2010

Simply put, having children inspired Laurie Cunningham to live an eco-lifestyle. For Laurie, an important part of protecting the health of her two children is creating a green home where they could live and play safely. “I want them to be in an environment where I know there is nothing I’ve put there that’s harmful to them. I also think it’s important ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, cfl, DIY, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, shower, toilet

Published in Household


Clean Up Your Holidays

Jennifer Berry, January 4th, 2010

Get out the packing boxes and old newspaper - it's time to clean up your holidays! What a whirlwind season it's been. With everything that happened in 2009, 2010 is sure to be another monumental year for all things green. But enough about the grander scale, let's get down to business: How are you going to get the holidays wrapped and ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, christmastrees, clothingandtextile, giftboxes, ideas, magazines, newspaper, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, recycle, reduce, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


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