State officials have created the North Carolina Green Building Technology Database, an online resource that showcases local projects currently implementing green techniques. Click here to check it out.
With everyone going “green,” some people are truly living in a “green” environment. Check out some of these stylish “green” furniture pieces.
… that’s because his cooking-Highness Emeril Lagasse is delivering the goods. And so is Raleigh’s own Pete Pagano from Green Planet Catering.
Take a look for some great advice from these go-green guys. And please… chime in after watching with your own tips on buying and cooking organic and/or local!
CARY, N.C.–The Town of Cary is urging residents to stop flushing money down the toilet.
In an effort to promote conservation efforts, the town is now offering $150 rebates to water customers who replace older toilets with new more water efficient ones.
Right now there are only 400 rebates available and they’ll be issued on a first come-first serve basis.
For additional information about the toilet rebates or to apply for one of the rebates, click on any of the following links.
Residential Application For Rebate
Non-Residential Application For Rebate
Raleigh Hosts Earth Celebration
RALEIGH, N.C. - Don Knaack has been making sweet music with instruments made of junk for 15 years.
Learn More:
Rhonda Sherman, Extension Waste Specialist, NC State Dept. of Biological & Agricultural Engineering:
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/people/faculty/sherman/
Susan Quinby-Honer, Red Hen Enterprises:
http://www.redhenenterprises.net
Fitness enthusiasts can make their daily exercise routines greener by taking it outside. Green Living Ideas suggests to take your workout outside instead of a gym. A walk or hike through the mountains makes for a great workout, plus it gets you in touch with the outside world. One tidbit found on Green Living is to substitute your routine with yard work. Yard work may be tedious, but did you know pruning trees and pulling weeds can have as much benefit as a dumbbell routine? For more ways to green your workout, click here.
