Some believe that the original modern green building started in the ‘70s, as a result of the increasing oil prices, while others claim that the movement dates all the way back to the industrial revolution. In the last 30 years, …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Build Your Own Eco-House Cheap Read More »
Whether you have just moved into a new house or are simply planning to do a slight makeover of your old one, the first thing you should do is make a plan of everything you wish to accomplish with your …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Choosing Energy Efficient Windows for Your Home Read More »
Due to the growing environmental awareness, and growing concerns about home safety, more and more people look for green cleaning products which are made with natural and biodegradable substances. Even though there has been an increase in popularity of these …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Are Green Cleaning Products Really Safe? Read More »
We live in the age when consumerism has reached its peak and everyone uses plenty of energy which can harm both our pockets and the environment. Luckily, technology, too, is reaching its highest levels, which can help us reduce the …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Are there Environmental Benefits of Home Automation? Read More »
For a majority of people, purchasing a house is one of the crucial moments in their life, a dream come true. It might be both lovely and an exhausting experience as it is undoubtedly a huge investment and it requires …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Are there Green Home Inspections? Read More »
One of the main principles of sustainability is accepting certain ecologically friendly practices in order to preserve our natural resources. Energy consumption is one of the main criteria in the sustainability movement, and that is why introducing these eco-friendly lighting …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Eco-Friendly Lighting Solutions for Your Home Read More »
In 1992, when the Environmental Protection Agency started the program, Energy Star was intended to be one of the voluntary schemes that would reduce energy consumption by computers and printers. This was accomplished by informing consumers which of these items …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Why is it Important to Use Energy Efficient Appliances? Read More »
According to environmental scientists, our survival is threatened by population explosion and unbridled consumption of natural resources, and if we do not do something about it, soon it will be too late. But what is Australia’s role in all this?
Growing consumer demand and the pressure of legislation have a huge influence on businesses across many industry sectors. They are changing the perception of sustainability, which has moved past being just a hip trend. Today, it is the embodiment of …
From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Four Steps to Bring Sustainability to Your Supply Chain Read More »
With the global warming and environmental issues, people are trying to build more efficient and sustainable homes and workplaces. To do that is sometimes costly, but with energy-efficient and eco-friendly materials, you can retrieve that money within just a few …
