GREEN TIDINGS column by Cheryl Hahn – Virginian Pilot, March 14, 2009 Everyone’s Irish and everything’s green on St Patty’s Day! Green hair, green beer and green food are common traditions, so why not take “green” to the next level? Many people celebrate the holiday cooking at home for friends and family, singing Irish songs …
What an important time to be alive. Our world is in critical condition and it is during our watch that things must be changed to prevent further deterioration and create a path towards restoration. For every action, there is a reaction, whether it is positive, negative or neutral. Every choice of purchase and disposal makes …
Some exciting things are happening here at Organic Comfort Zone. Today, we introduced a new collection of mattresses! After nearly a year of research and development, our eco-Vegan mattresses are ready for customer enjoyment. The eco-Vegan collection features quality components and no animal by-products. The perfect choice for vegans. Inside our eco-Vegan mattress features pure …
Over the past few months I have noticed the emergence of so called “green” products and “green” marketing. Companies that have historically been known as chemical and environmental nightmares are surfacing with campaigns that gloat that these same companies are champions of the green movement. Apparently, by adding a slight percentage of natural and renewable …
Like most across America, we are in the grip of a cold spell. Folks here are wrapped up like Eskimos trying to keep warm. Our homes and heating systems are not designed for the low temperatures we have been experiencing and more cold and even the possibility of snow is forecasted. All this makes me …
As a child, I remember a special trip taken with my parents to the famous San Diego Zoo. Wide-eyed and fascinated, I stared at the large array of animals – and they stared back at me. I stood in amazement and wonder but also contemplated their quality of life as they were confined to cages …
Better late than never…. Here’s a pic of my daughter and me (boy, our bangs needed a trim) at Coop America’s Washington DC Green Festival. The question was: “”What’s Your Favorite Green Thing to Do?”” Well, DUH… of course you know what my answer was! My “little” girl added Biking… peace, love, and chill out. …
It’s time to replace my roof. I looked at solar options and of course, the wonderful selections of innovative green roofs, but alas, my budget is forcing me to either prepare for some leakage or revert back to traditional shingles. I am opting for the traditional, but this has given me much pause. Ever ounce …
WOW!! It was so GREAT this past weekend at the Washington, DC Greenfestival. I’m glad we decided to go, even if it was last minute and thrown together so quickly. We just finished a 3-week local home show in Virginia Beach, so we weren’t sure we could squeeze the Greenfestival into the schedule but four …
Here he is… our top-title holder for the Hampton Roads Young Eco-SuperHero 2008 award. Christopher McElroy, of Norfolk, Virginia impressed all of us with his amazing presentation about Green Roofs. WOW, this kid had us wanting to install a green roof on every home in the country! As the winner, Christopher won his very own …