2012 January

TV NEWS: DIY Network Launches “The Bronson Pinchot Project”

January 31, 2012 By GBE FACTS 1 Comment

From Beverly Hills to small-town Harford, Pa., Bronson Pinchot lets viewers in on his little known secret. When he’s not in front of the camera in Hollywood, he’s pursuing his passion for restoring old homes in his middle-of-nowhere USA getaway. Premiering Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET

Landscape Network Evolving Away from Green Lawns with Lawn-Free Landscaping

January 31, 2012 By Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

Trend emerging toward lawn-free landscaping as company highlights six unique, lawnless landscape design projects from Landscape Network

From Plywood Scrap to Sculpture: the Art of Henrique Oliveira

January 30, 2012 By Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

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I happened upon a remarkable discovery today on the website of treehugger – the art of Brazilian artist and sculptor, Henrique Oliveira. He has fashioned exhilarating artifacts from the remains of plywood shavings. Take a look at some of this remarkable work on his website and read an enjoyable story from Kimberly Mok at treehugger.

NEWS: Waste Management to Open Toronto Recycling Plant for Construction and Demolition Materials

January 30, 2012 By Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

Good news for contractors and builders in Toronto that recycle. According to Waste 360, Waste Management, Inc. plans to open a facility in Toronto to process construction and demolition (C&D) waste.

Try This Solar Decathlon Net-Zero Energy Home on for Size: the Chip House

January 30, 2012 By Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

For those sustainability designers and innovators wanting a net-zero product, take a look at the Chip House, a 2011 entry in the DoE’s Solar Decathlon, placing sixth.