We are constantly searching for industry leaders who bring the idea of green living down to something we can all take action on. One such leader, Yahoo. As you have read in a previous post on The Qube Exchange, Yahoo just launched a Green Campaign where users can walk through a virtual “Green House” to learn where and how they can save energy around their own houses.
Another leader….TreeHugger. TreeHugger is by far the most comprehensive consumer resource we have found out there. Not only is their site inviting and fun to browse, but they have several “Get Informed” sections ranging from transportation, to science and technology, to food and health, to fashion and beauty. There are also several ways to get involved on TreeHugger.
But what do we like the most? Their “How to Go Green” guides. You can choose one of 23 different guides, and in each guide, TreeHugger contains 7 sections showing you effective ways to go greener. Two topics we like include “How to Green Your Electronics” and “How to Green Your Meals.”
Going green is a great idea, but exactly that until we each take action. Visit TreeHugger to find out how.
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Garrett // May 25, 2007 at 5:25 pm |
There are definitely many degrees of going green. It ranges on the spectrum from using low-VOC paints or installing low-E windows to conducting a full blown energy audit or building from the ground up using every green feature imaginable. So, it sort of depends on your committment to living green because it can definitely become a lifestyle. And I am not talking about a birkenstock shoe/hemp necklaces type of lifestyle (although I’ve got nothing against that if its your thing). There can be a perception that green means hippie or granola. Many green homes and businesses are state of the art structures with awesome architecture and innovative construction. The biggest thing is conduct a little research and figure out what you are comfortable with, both from a preference and financial perspective.