2010 December

“New Year x(1)” Sustainability Resolution

December 31, 2010 by Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

the “New Year x(1)” practice of sustainability has been released as a very simple and painless way for each member of the world population to participate in contributing toward an increase in sustainability practices.

Ventilating Little Used Areas of Home Requires Vigilance

December 30, 2010 by Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

Too often, the little used areas in homes are overlooked. Storage closets can easily be a victimized to moths, centipedes or mold; attics and crawl spaces can suffer similar problems from inadequate ventilation.

Crossway Home; A Home Design in Collaboration of the Past and the Present

December 29, 2010 by Jennifer Shockley 2 Comments

The Crossway House in Kent, UK, uses historical techniques intermixed with new modern ideals leaving a zero-carbon footprint.

GM’s Materials Management Practice Provides Examples for Many

December 28, 2010 by Glenn Meyers 2 Comments

More common today for the green side of the scale, the manufacture of products now includes much better management of the materials used in manufacturing and distribution process. Take the case of General Motors, circa 2010.

Oregon Renewable Energy Tax Credits Continue

December 27, 2010 by Dawn Killough 1 Comment

The State of Oregon will continue to offer the Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) for renewable energy projects. A modified application and strict adherence to deadlines will help to keep the program on budget.