Footprint Friday: The Presidential Race

A survey that was conducted for Yale and the George Mason University has shown that the public would be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate that had Global Warming along with environment and climate change issues as one of their top priorities. They want a politician that is willing to make an effort to safeguard our environment.  Read more...

Footprint Friday: Green Penitentiaries

When you think of green initiatives, what comes to mind is usually office buildings, residential spaces, and public works that strive to make the most of recycled materials and reduce their environmental footprint by implementing resource saving measures and devices, such as energy-saving bulbs and paperless background checks.  Read more...

Footprint Friday: Sustainable Forests

While not a recent invention, wood is a very environmentally friendly material provided that it is harvested from sustainably managed forests.  Durable and biodegradable, wood products, such as furniture or building materials, do not have to be replaced as frequently as products made from other materials, such as plastic, and if they do have to be discarded, they will decompose instead of laying in a landfill for years and years.  More...

Solar Sunday: Solar Water Heating

A solar water heating system can be a great choice for those that want to reduce energy costs or live in a more environmentally friendly manner. It can be difficult, though, to judge what to look for when choosing a solar water heating system. If you want to find the right system, you will have to keep several factors in mind. You will not only have to consider what kind of system to buy, but both the water capacity and the cost of the system itself.  Read more...

Techno Tuesday: The New Prius C

When Toyota first debuted the Prius, it marked the beginning of a major evolution in vehicle design. In just a few years, we've seen other all major automakers embrace hybrid vehicles. We've seen consumers invest in hybrid technology purely for the sake of helping the environment. We've seen environmentally conscious leaders in our society – from movie stars to politicians – praise the importance of hybrid technology. We've also seen the Prius continually improve in efficiency and performance.  More...