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WM Wendy Martinenas updated 1-09

It’s National Radon Awareness Month

When is the last time you tested your home for Radon? Don’t wait until you buy a new house. Tell your family and friends about the health risk and encourage them to test their homes. [...]

30 SNAPPY Green Tips for the New Year 2012.

By David Popoff

When you think “green” sometimes you tend to think expensive, well here are 30 snappy simple ways to be environmentally conscious that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Once you have started you will see how simple they are and will just become common sense habits that will save you money over time. Please share your experience with friends.

  1. Use reusable bags instead of plastic throw always.
  2. Compost, even old coffee grinds work great for indoor and outdoor plants.
  3. Pay bills on line, remove your name from paper mailing catalogs, and reduce mail.
  4. Replace toxic home cleaners with organic all natural cleaners or make your own such as baking soda and vinegar.
  5. Continue reading 30 SNAPPY Green Tips for the New Year 2012.

Obama Announces $4 Billion Green Building Initiative

President Obama, with former President Bill Clinton at his side, announced a $4 billion green building initiative today as part of the Better Building Challenge. The program is estimated to save $40 billion a year in energy costs, and create 50,000 jobs [...]

‘Green’ Basement Flooring Products – 2011

Given all the flooding that we’ve seen here in Connecticut since end of August into the fall (Hurricane Irene, tons of rain, October snow storm), there has definitely been a trend towards hard surface options that are waterproof and can withstand water in the basement.  These options cost more than the standard carpet, but they will definitely last longer and avoid unnecessary expense and inconvenience from flooding and/or moisture/mold damage.

1.  Rubber gym flooring. This is a wonderful option for water and often made of recycled rubber and plastic. This looks like the rubber flooring you see in gyms and they generally come in 2 x 2 interlocking tiles or rolls.  If your basement gets wet, Continue reading ‘Green’ Basement Flooring Products – 2011

Bike For A Better Earth

Fairfield is moving. On Saturday, September 24, a community bicycle ride is scheduled as part of an international day of climate action. “Moving Planet” conceived by 350.org. [...]