Turning Civilization Towards A Sustainable Approach to Energy
Yesterday was the birthday of French novelist Gustave Flaubert, who made one of my favorite observations: “To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.” This, of course, not too distant from what Emerson (pictured here) told us, albeit without the humor (which I quoted in Is Renewable Really Doable?): “God offers to every mind its choice between truth and repose. Take which you please, — you can never have both. (more…)
One of the most costly aspects of beautiful flooring can be found in an unexpected place: Cleaning products. Not only do they put a squeeze on your wallet (some cleaners are upwards of $5 per bottle – and you ‘need’ a special bottle for each different type of flooring, so you can never just buy one all-purpose cleaner…), but they also put a squeeze on the environment with their harsh chemicals and oftentimes heavy-duty manufacturing processes. 
The concept of eco homes is gaining more popularity and momentum as the days go by. People are growing increasingly conscious about their carbon footprints and are looking at ways to reduce it. Homeowners are building houses using environmentally friendly techniques and materials as well.
Now a days, we hear a lot of chatter about the benefits of going green. But even though this is a hot topic these days and many people want to adopt a green lifestyle, they don’t know what actions can help them in their quest of going green!
