By Jessica Barber Goldblatt If you’re looking for warm, cushiony flooring, think cork. Soft like suede, it has the insulating qualities and resiliency of carpet; the easy-to-clean surface of wood or tile; plus luxurious appeal from its earthy colors and … Continue reading →
By George Harvey One of the responses to the article, “Windpower – don’t be Fooled,” in Green Energy Times’ August issue, challenged me to try living within 750 feet of the noise of a commercial wind turbine. The idea put … Continue reading →
By Seventh Generation • www.seventhgeneration.com As the kids head back to school, finding new snacks to keep lunchboxes exciting can be a challenge. Our homemade version of a childhood favorite features sweet potato, applesauce and honey for a sweet treat that doesn’t … Continue reading →
By Clare Innes Even the ghoul-iest Jack-o’-Lantern deserves a proper burial when Halloween is over. Just keep a few things in mind when you’re decorating it so you can compost it in the yard debris pile at any CSWD Drop-Off … Continue reading →
By Danielle Sussmann Turo Do you know what a fat bike is? Fat bikes are your guarantee of a fun bike ride in all-terrain, in all types of weather, all year round. “Fat bikes are mountain bikes with big goofy-looking … Continue reading →
One of the Greenest Resorts By Roger Lohr Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort located in the heart of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts just announced the construction start of a 2.3 megawatt community solar facility located on 12 acres of the … Continue reading →
By Larry Plesant It’s autumn again. Mind-boggling color schemes, frost on the zucchini and daylight actually getting shorter by three minutes a day. That’s an hour of light loss every twenty days if my math neuron is still working. Not … Continue reading →
Renewable power for 24/7 energy production By George Harvey and Tori Wiechers On a hot summer weekday afternoon, when factories and air conditioners are running full speed, demand for electric power can be very high. On a temperate night in … Continue reading →
By Michelle Harrison The topics of renewable energy and climate change are mature in nature. Trying to explain these concepts to young ones can be a challenge. Michael J. Daley can help you overcome this challenge with two great e-books, … Continue reading →
By Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer Teaching our kids about sustainability and green living is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard the future of humanity and the planet we inhabit. The North American Association for … Continue reading →