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Articles about green economy (0-50 of 918)
- Green Franchises Create Green Jobs
By: Terry Judge | - Even with all of the hype and press that the green sector has received, green jobs still only account for approximately 0.49% of all of the employment in the United States. The bright side is that the green job sector is outpacing the economy in terms of growth. In the period between 1998 and 2007, while the economy grew 3.7%, the green job market grew 9.1 percent.
Recent research has shown that these jobs are typically well-paying and durable when compared to other industries. L ...
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- Socially Responsible Investments And Sustainability
By: alexanderhampp | - This is the best time for you to think beyond profitable stocks and return on your investments. We cannot simply invest in companies that do not care about our society or environment, even if they promise good returns. Religion is one of the motivational factors for ethical investing; many investors follow their religious belief in investing and avoid addictive substance such as tobacco, drugs and alcohol since it is not encouraged in some religion. The use of arms and ammunition also condemned ...
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- Improving Your Home - The Green Way
By: Benjamin Pendergrass | - Though many of us think that green building and green renovation essentially benefit the environment, there's actually much more to them. Green builders are keen on exclaiming that their efforts are engineered to create shelter that's good for folk, good for the planet, and good for the economy Green home building and transforming are great for folk because they result in more healthy and more comfy homes. They also are good for us because they produce less pollution, defending air we breathe an ...
Tags: diy building, green building, environmental home
- Toronto - A World Example For Green Energy
By: Art Gib | - When I was a child, we had a unit in elementary school on various forms of alternative energy solutions. We learned about hydroelectric energy, solar power, nuclear power, and wind generators. I told one of our teachers that it didn't make any sense for us to be so reliant on fossil fuels and combustible power when so many other alternatives were available.
His reply is still one that amuses me to this day. It was something like, "Well, but only ten percent of our energy come ...
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- Top Reasons To Green Print
By: shijinaseo | - There is no reason to not to print green. Green printing offers printing service that does not harm our planet and our pockets too. Green printing in itself is a revolution which has grown with technology and has now become the best solution. It is not regarded as the cheapest printing solution when compared to conventional printing. Here are a few reasons that can force you to go in for green printing;
Economical
At the beginning it may seem to be a high priced invest ...
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- Green Thanksgiving: 4 Tips For A More Eco Friendly Celebration
By: Jamie Jefferson | - If you've been spending most of the year trying to protect the earth and its natural resources, you might wonder how you can take that theme into your Thanksgiving Day festivities. The following four ideas will help you save money, save waste and help you to have a green Thanksgiving.
1. Shop locally and with reusable bags.
If you've made a habit of ordering a turkey from a company far away, or even shopping for conventional produce for your Thanksgiving dinner, it's time ...
Tags: green thanksgiving, eco friendly thanksgiving, eco thanksgiving
- Domestic Green Engineer Is The New It Field
By: James Copper | - There is a new career that is taking every country by storm. It is a job that is recession proof, has a very strong and stable future, is enjoying the benefits of massive government programs and does not require some lengthy college degree to get started. What is this new field that is opening up in every country?
What is a domestic green engineer? This is person who helps design and implement measures to make homes and businesses more green. Every country is concerned with ...
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Today we have an incredible opportunity to make a mark in our generation in excellence. Yes, the economy may be failing but no reason why you can't flourish. Some may be trying to survive, ...
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- Green Your House, Get A Lower Mortgage Rate?
By: SA HOME | - You're probably tired of hearing the word stimulus at this point. However, Edward Mazria's 2030 Challenge Stimulus Plan might just work--his idea centers on green home remodelers like you.
Mazria's Green Remodeling Challenge
Mazria, an architect, educator and author of the best-selling, The Passive Solar Energy Book, first published in 1979, believes that if homeowners' mortgage rates are reduced in relation to how energy efficient their homes are, it could create more ...
Tags: stimulus, green, remodeling, energy efficiency
- Is A Green Kitchen Your Recession Dream?
By: SA HOME | - The recession hasn't been terribly positive for the home improvement industry. However, one area of home improvement remains a bright spot--the kitchen. As consumers pinch their pennies and dine out less often, they are spending more time in their kitchens. A recent survey of remodeling trends indicates that--even in a bad economy--remodelers are still looking to upgrade their homes.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence--a membership-based ...
Tags: Trends, products, kitchen, green remodeling
- It Took A Recession To Push Green Living Into The Mainstream
By: SA HOME | - While home improvement retail giant Home Depot is feeling the effects of the down economy, and has decided to close its 34 Expo Design Centers, a new home improvement retailer is taking root: Green Depot. Green Depot, which has no relation to Home Depot, recently opened a 3,500-square foot store in downtown Manhattan. The eco-based hardware store, which sells basics such as paint, as well as kitchen cabinets, flooring, and insulation, originated with the Brooklyn-based supplier of green building ...
Tags: eco, green, green living, home improvement
- Remodel Green, And Conserve Your Budget Now
By: SA HOME | - Solar panels for your roof and an entirely new plumbing system may be a little grandiose. There are plenty of easy ways to remodel green right now. Controlling your costs and protecting the environment can both be tackled at once through these home improvements.
Eco-Friendly Remodeling Can Save Some Green
Protecting your budget during a tough economy is essential. So while you're conserving your cash, why not help the environment too?
Many hom ...
Tags: green remodeling, DIY
- Is There An Upside To A Down Economy?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst | - For those confused by the stock market, there are simpler indicators of an improved economy. According to a restaurant advisory consultant, large piles of garbage behind restaurants mean people are eating out again. According to a chief economist, people wear bright colors when they're confident. Because men's ties are an inexpensive way to change a wardrobe, men wear pink or fuchsia ties. According to a market research analyst, because jeans are relatively inexpensive, they're one of the first ...
Tags: Economy, Current Affairs, Culture and Society, Women, Men
- The Advantages Of Green Cleaning
By: John Pletz | - In an increasingly competitive economy, more and more companies are taking the heart the need to protect their most valuable asset: their employees. Helping them work in a healthy operating environment is becoming even more vital as climate change and global warming are beginning to impact businesses around the world.
Its a fact that buildings that go green, or ones that are sustainable, have reaped financial awards that can actually be measured. These include better employee he ...
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- Bamboo- Helping To Save Hardwood Forests
By: David Sands | - Bhutans efforts might not be enough to save even their ecological haven. Global warming experts and scientists agree that the rise in climate temperature is bringing an onslaught of problems to untouched remote forest lands. In the sub-Artic and Artic, milder winters are creating drier summers, leaving hardwood trees weak and increasingly vulnerable to pests and wildfires. Of the past ten summers in Siberia, eight have seen extreme forest fires. And from Colorado to Washington State, an epidemi ...
Tags: bamboo, green homes, green home, eco-friendly, green building, environment, LEED, green, save forest
Social Web Results   GE's Immelt Says Green Tech Means Jobs, Growth Shared By: WindEnergyPower - He says the nation hasn't invested enough in energy technology in recent decades and that millions of green jobs will be created worldwide during the...
 Norfolk Southern Joins U.S. Green Building Council Shared By: JoyfulLifer - NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC ) has joined the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit, membersh...
 Action Center :: Things You Can Do To Make A Positive Difference Shared By: WiserEarth - The information... the green economy who uses simple language and ready-to-go strategies that are relevant whether you are starting in the job market...
 Investors.com - Greens' Real Target: U.S. Economy Shared By: rd1776 - Economy: The 16,000 delegates to the two-week-long orgy of self-flagellation known as the Copenhagen Climate Conference want to shrink global output of...
 UNIDO advocates green technology Shared By: greenshop - With the cost of going green decreasing, industries can adopt low-carbon ways of doing business in developing countries, U.N. officials said in Vienna.
 12.08.2009 - CPUC taps Vial Center to study state's green jobs needs Shared By: samredlich - The California... the Green Economy to lead a $1.1 million study to assess California's workforce development needs as part of the state s long-term...
 David Blood: A Strong COP15 Treaty Will Unleash Innovation & Green Economy Shared By: katiefehren - COPENHAGEN — David Blood, the lesser known partner that makes up the “Blood and Gore” of investment management... goals for a sustainable economy.”
 First Four-Year Veterans Green Jobs Education Initiative Announced by Colorado State University | The Green Economy... Shared By: greeneconpost - Colorado State University and Veterans Green Jobs are working together to create the Veterans Green Jobs Education Initiative to provide opportunities...
 Small think-tank challenges green economy orthodoxy Shared By: GreenEnergyPol - At the offices of the Institute for Energy Research (IER), an old headline, blown up to poster size, is kept as a reminder that some energy goals are...
 Economy to remain sluggish until 2011 Shared By: DynamicBusiness - Economy to remain sluggish until 2011 The Australian economy will remain slugging for at least the next 18 months, and growth will be slow, according...
- Steps To Living A Greener Life
By: David Sands | - Transportation might have the biggest environmental impact on the planet and is a direct result from us going from point A to point B. In the United States, about 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from cars and light trucks, like SUVs, contributing to climate change, air pollution, and disease. Fortunately, for many of us, we can make an easy decision and commitment to change all of that. At the very least you can consider walking, biking, carpooling or using public transportation. ...
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- San Diego Limos - Green Travel Options In A Difficult Economy
By: Virginia Konrad | - San Diego limos offer an extremely attractive and cost-effective method to enjoy all the creature comforts of managed entertainment and business travel. What's not so apparent is that using San Diego limousines more frequently, for larger groups, offers in fact very desirable and real economic and environmental benefits. A Plus San Diego limos offers many examples of this "green travel" concept, which includes reductions in gas usage, emissions and cost savings on the part of both travelers and ...
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- How Much, What Cost? Making "going Green" Pay-off
By: Jody Singleton | - Companies whose product objectives include reducing costs or waste, more reliable equipment management; improved physical asset control or greater situational awareness should investigate the variety of capabilities wireless sensor systems can provide. In addition to the potential savings in energy, there are likely many additional cash benefits to be found.
With 22% of the globes energy consumption, the US is the largest energy consumer and lowest energy producer of any dev ...
Tags: electronic product development, engineering, green technology
- Live And Work In Usa With Green Card
By: Danaa Smith | - United States is the worlds most powerful economy and strongest republic. Residents of United States enjoy the best facilities to live and work. Getting a chance to live and work in USA is like a dream come true. People from all over the world apply for permanent immigration status (or a Green Card) every year. Different benefits and added advantages of United States Green Card attract people.
Getting United States Green Card
There are different ways of getting ...
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- Sustainable Green Development: Definitions, Strategies, And Implementation
By: Jim Simcoe | - As a green building consultant one of the biggest fundamental flaws I hear in the green building discussion is that green building costs more and is less profitable. Our goal is to help you design projects that are profitable AND green. Yes, you can be profitable and green at the same time, they are not mutually exclusive.
With that said, one question still mystifies developers- what exactly is sustainable planning and development? What does sustainable development mean? Why are w ...
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- Why A Green Degree Is Good For The Economy
By: GreenDegree | - The recent economic slowdown has increased concerns for a major percentage of America"s work force. With these new recessional anxieties and growing threat that forecasts of a long global economic disaster, universities that offer Green Degree programs are becoming popular. Due to this, a myriad of opportunities have arisen that focuses on improving the economic as well as environmental status of our society.
Green Economy
The growing number of green jobs is becoming rapidly l ...
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- The Growth Of Green Degree Offerings
By: GreenDegree | - More and more colleges, universities, community colleges and technical schools are planning and shaping their curriculum to include green" degree opportunities for their students. Up until recently there has not been much interest by students in this field. But change is on the horizon.
A combination of economically enticed shifts in our economy and a world that has grown smaller has brought about an increased interest going green. Rising oil prices and a stronger concern for the l ...
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- The Basics Of A Green Degree
By: GreenDegree | - If you want to become a part of the green generation so you can help out Mother Nature, then you"re going to need a degree in at least one environmental discipline. A Green Degree is certainly what you"ll need in order to have the skills for tackling the challenges set by the recently emerging trend of a Green Economy. Demand for sustainable development and alternative energy has grown over the past few years and so has the need for professionals educated in these fields. Read on, to know of som ...
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- A Green Degree Could Help Turn Red Into Black
By: GreenDegree | - One rule of thumb regarding history is that it tends to repeat itself. Could the current economic situation in the United States, which has stretched from 2008 to 2009, become somewhat reminiscent of what occurred during the recession of the early 1990s (and the aftermath)? Are there any similarities between the current economic crisis, and the one of the early 1990s? The answer could be fascinating to virtually anyone interested in the economy, including those with a green degree.
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- Will The Green Economy Get The World Out Of Recession?
By: Alain Tranchemer | - Did you know that more and more people are now looking for "green employment"? In fact this is a worldwide fashion with companies increasingly interested in sustainable development. Therefore as a teenager you will be better off preparing yourself for these kinds of jobs. The purpose of this article is to provide you more information on these green jobs and how you can prepare yourself.
The green sector seeks to model an economic pattern that does not have adverse effect on the en ...
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- Who's Making The Best Of A Bad Economy?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst | - President Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan is to improve the economy mainly by creating jobs. Forty billion is for creating "green jobs" and most of those will be traditional jobs gone greener. Geothermal, solar and wind energy production will be increased. There will be an increase in the production of biofuels - fuels made from non-food crops like cornstalks that emit 60% less greenhouse gases. The majority of U.S. buildings need retrofitting to save energy and U.S. products need redesigning ...
Tags: Economy, Current Affairs, Culture and Society, Women, Men
- Save Your Small Business Money By Going Green
By: Liz Andrews | - I am guessing by now you have probably heard the economy is not doing so hot. Except for the large bailout companies almost everyone is trying to keep their companies afloat. I admit I run a small printing business and I am doing everything to stay alive. This includes eliminating any unnecessary expenses. Recently I was fortunate enough to attend a seminar for small businesses in my situation. The colloquium revolved around simple cost cutting practices that will not have a negative affect on q ...
Tags: green, office, money, expenses, environment, save money, toilet, computer, work, company, saving money tips, frugal, dual flush toilet, computer, carpool,
- Go Green, How To Travel Green And Make The Most Of Eco-travel By Cheapoair
By: CheapOair | - What is Green Travel?
Green travel may sound like a catchphrase, but really it's quite the contrary. Green travel is synonymous with ecotourism, sustainable tourism and responsible travel, a concept that many travelers have become interested in, in the past few years.
While there are various ecotravel options, the crux of green travel is about protecting the natural and cultural environment of the places you visit. That means conserving plants, wildlife and other or ...
Tags: eco-tourism, eco-travel, eco-volunteerism, green travel
- Converting Your House Into An Eco Home
By: Curt Roese | - New construction has slowed as the economy continues to slump - but remodeling goes on as ever. A lot of homeowners have decided to give their existing homes a new look rather than buy or build a new home. Coming as it does during a time when people are more concerned than ever with the environment, there has been a lot of interest if remodeling homes into eco homes.
So what are these eco homes? If you live in the UK, you certainly already have heard the term - it is a rating sys ...
Tags: eco homes, green homes, healthy homes
- You Just Might Be Driving Green
By: Phillip Dye | - With most of the economy today locked with concerns of staying afloat, the concept of Jetson-esque fuel efficient cars has more gravity in the collective conscious of everyday Americans. Cleaner cars that either use Ethanol (world's oldest spirit, and common fuel derived from plants), or both electric and gas (hybrid) are becoming a must, and even though a perfect solution to the fossil fuel crisis is far from being found, as of 2009 there are a number of cars that have proven themselves useful ...
Tags: cars, green cars, save money
- The Green Shoots Illusion
By: Jacek Popiel | - There appear to be two camps forming among financial and economic commentators. The more numerous faction, which also includes most stock market players, the federal reserve and the administration, flies the green shoots flag.
Its prevailing opinion is that thanks to timely government action another great depression has been avoided, the national and global economies are now reaching bottom and renewed growth is not far away.
Hopes and analyses along these lines h ...
Tags: green shoots, economy, recovery, financial
- 2 Ways To Completely Go Green And Create Renewable Energy From Home
By: Hilal Sabur | - With the economy and the environment as they are, it is not only important to Go Green as a means of survival while we are here on this earth, but also to save some money if we can. The costs of energy and gas alone, is enough to depress you a little, and then you walk outside into a global warming situation.
I do not want to get into much bashing, but the government is not really a fan of people thinking outside of the box and cutting corners with resources like energy, because ...
Tags: ways to go green, alternative energy sources, renewable energy sources, solar energy, wind energy
- Is America Anti-immigrant? How Can I Benefit From The Green Card Lottery?
By: Usagmbs | - One question invariably haunts the minds of foreign nationals who are aspiring to settle down in the United States of America,. Is America anti-immigrant? Americas anti-immigration policy is a thing of the past. An entry into the land of opportunity is not all that restricted these days. Since the twentieth century, America anti-immigration policy has weakened In many aspects, and the new U.S. immigration policy has become immigrant-friendly.
The US immigration policy welcomes i ...
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- The Tao Of Green Marketing
By: Irv Weinberg | - To the Chinese, Tao means "The Way." A recent Google search for the phrase, "Saving the planet one (whatever) at a time," revealed more than 17,000,000 responses, with everything from saving the planet one flush at time to one hanger at a time to one bag, one shower, one burger, one carpet, one idea... You get the idea.
Obviously, if you want to get your green message heard, responded to and acted on, saving the planet one "whatever" at a time is not The Way to do it.
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Tags: green marketing, green business, environment, sustainable business, greening branding
- What Is A Green-collar Job And Where Can I Get One?
By: J.L. Marcoux | - There is a lot of talk in the media about green-collar jobs, the road to recovery and renewed prosperity through such jobs. Hundreds of thousand of unemployed workers are asking themselves two questions: What is a "green-collar" job? And where can I get one? According to Lucy Blake of the Apollo Alliance; which is helping to transition the economy from fossil fuels to renewable energy: A green-collar job is, in essence, a blue-collar job that has been upgraded to address the environment ...
Tags: green jobs, green marketing, green job opportunities, sustainable development
- How To Go From Shovel Ready To People Ready In A Green Job Market?
By: Chris Marentis | - With the signing of the economic stimulus bill, there has been a rush to identify shovel ready jobs. But, behind the scenes, business and government leaders are grappling with the problems of being people ready for the millions of green jobs that will be created through the investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Meanwhile, job seekers, anxious and excited about the prospect of a lifeline into a new career, are finding it difficult and confusing to identify ...
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- Leadership Gap In The Green Market!
By: Kopitzee Parra-Thornton | - With projections of the creation of 5 million new green jobs, there is a striking leadership gap in the Green Jobs market. Growing numbers of people are reinventing their careers in this new market, so one has to ask, Whos going to lead? Are our executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs prepared with the right tools, training, and skills to successfully manage and lead green business? How prepared are these leaders to achieve BOTH profitability and sustainability?
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Tags: Green MBA, Leadership, Green Jobs, Green Economy
- Fitting Into A Green Collar Job
By: Chris Marentis | - President-elect Barack Obama intends to remedy the economic woes of the United States with the creation of three million jobs during his first term. In December 2008, he reaffirmed the commitment of his incoming administration to specifically targeting those new positions at one field currently experiencing unparalleled growth: green technology.
"[We will]support high-growth industries by training the workers that they need. This includes promoting green-collar jobs," sai ...
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- Fiat Remain The Green Giants
By: Tony Hill | - For the second year in a row Fiat have managed to have the lowest average value for CO2 emissions for vehicles sold during 2008. This shows that Fiat are performing extremely well when it comes to producing 'green cars.'
Recently people seem to be becoming more concerned with the damage cars can cause the environment too - which may bode well for Fiat car sales. When looking for a new car people also want one that will promise them good fuel economy so that they can squeeze ever ...
Tags: cars, motoring, fiat, auto, automotive, fiat 500, environment, economy
- How To Reduce Your Home's Energy Consumption
By: Scott Miscall | - With the way the economy is today, everyone is looking for any way they can to save money. Here are some tips that will save you some money on your energy costs at home.
Did you know your electronics at home are costing you money even when they are shut off? It's true, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. This includes your computer, your television, DVD player, kitchen appliances, and stereos. In order to reduce ...
Tags: eco friendly, go green, energy efficient homes, green home, eco friendly homes
- Simple Tips To Reduce Your Home Energy Consumption
By: Scott Miscall | - With the economy the way it is, many people are on the lookout for tips and tricks that can save them money. Heating and cooling is the largest energy related expense for most homes as it accounts for about 56% of the overall energy used by a household. There are some simple things you can do around your house to save money on this expense. Changing filters on furnaces once a month or as needed, does not limit the benefits to saving energy, it ensures that the furnace is maintained and gets ad ...
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- Why Does Being Green Mean Ugly Cars?
By: Tony Hill | - Members of the public are starting to become more aware about the environmental damage cars cause to the environment. Many people also want a car that can offer them better fuel economy at a time when we are all trying to stretch our money as far as possible. The government have also adjusted road tax prices so that 'greener' cars are cheaper to tax - so there is yet more incentive for you to buy a 'green' car.
I don't know about you but I would also like a car that looks good t ...
Tags: cars, automotive, honda, motoring, economy, environment, hybrid
- Ten Inexpensive Ways To Cut Energy Usage In Your Building
By: Nestor Santtia | - Turning your building into a green space will increase your client-base and reduce your costs dramatically, and energy consumption is one of the easiest ways to begin saving money today!
Energy use in the form of electricity, natural gas, oil, and transportation can account for 30 percent or more of a company's operating budget making it the largest building expenditure. Commercial buildings add 20 percent to US greenhouse gas emissions every year. Here are ten important, yet simple thing ...
Tags: Green, Energy, Efficicy, Building, Home, Eco Friendly, Savings,
- Green Accounting: Environmental Accounting?
By: Erik Johnson | - As we all know, businesses are formed to deliver services or produce products in order to earn a profit. In the 21st century accounting goes beyond the bottom line of black or red it includes green, too. With the growing green consumer awareness, companies are more than ever expected to align its business strategies with environmental initiatives. Environmentally conscious companies have already discovered that they can generate business strategies to help them reduce their carbon footp ...
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- Green Industry Secrets - Why You Need To Become An Eco Realtor
By: Nestor Santtia | - If you're in the real estate industry, you might be interested in the new green building trend and what it means to you. You've probably also heard the term "Eco Realtor" and wondered if it's worth paying attention to, or if it's just another industry fad. The bottom line is that the green movement is booming and consumers are growing curious on how they can live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. If you become an informed Eco Realtor, you can provide added services that your clients will really ...
Tags: Eco-Realtor, eco-friendly, green, eco realtor, green building
- Wedding Invitations For A Green Wedding
By: Victor Epand | - It is much easier today than ever to be earth friendly and still feel sophisticated when choosing materials for your wedding invitations to be created from.
By minimizing the amount of virgin paper that you use and by selecting papers that are processed in a chlorine free way are two of the ways that you can show your concern for the environment. These are often times very beautiful and stylish choices that are now available on the market, but it is not just the earth tones and tw ...
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- The Opportunity Is Ripe For Green Entrepreneurs
By: Larryburke | - The "Green Age" is a global transformation similar in magnitude to the "Information Age." Wall Street investment bank, Goldman Sachs, concluded environmental businesses will earn over 1 trillion dollars by 2010. President-elect Obama's Administration will make energy and the environment a top priority. The opportunity to create a sustainable start-up has never been better.
While oil continues to come down below $50 per barrel, we still need alternative energy sources, educatio ...
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- Consumer Attitudes About Green Building
By: Courtney Patterson | - Consumer interest in green building exploded in 2007, and its still growing. Thanks to extensive media coverage, an increasing number of consumers are becoming familiar with sustainability and green building. Newspapers warn about climate change and soaring gas prices. Retail giants like Wal-Mart have adopted sustainable practices and opened green stores. Hollywood has jumped on the green bandwagon, incorporating green practices in its 2008 Oscars. Home and garden television shows offer a ste ...
Tags: Green Building, home, real estate
- Committing To Love And The Earth: A Guide To Green Weddings
By: Marc Choyt | - Over the next twelve months, roughly 2.4 million Americans will spend 70 billion dollars (US) getting married. Green and socially responsible weddings can have a huge impact for the better on local economies and ecologies. Here are ten ways to express your commitment to the interconnectedness of life on earth during your wedding day.
1. Eco Engagement Rings and Eco Wedding Rings
It can take up to twenty tons of rock to produce a single wedding ring, yet there is m ...
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