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Green Trends April 2011

ctgreenrealtor — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:13:57 +0000

For Trendy Tuesday thought you might like to see what is happening with the green movement on both the home and the business front.

Source: American Express Spending & Saving Tracker

Source: 2011 Gibbs & Soell Sense & Sustainability® Study

wendy@ctgreenrealestate.com William Raveis Real Estate

Greenest Homes Are Near Public Transit

ctgreenrealtor — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:11:33 +0000

Location, location, location — it’s a well-worn mantra in real estate. New research shows yet another reason why it’s important: it decides how green a home really is. Housing near public transportation uses less energy than homes in the suburbs, even Energy Star-rated ones.

That’s the finding of a study released this week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which supported the data analysis. The EPA says location is vital because buildings and transportation together account for about 70% of U.S. energy use and 62% of its greenhouse gas emissions.

“People can do many things to reduce their energy use: install energy-efficient light bulbs, carpool or walk or buy Energy Star appliances, among other things. But the way in which we plan and build our communities also has a significant role to play in creating a more environmentally and economically sustainable future,” Read the full article on USA Today.

No Use No Recycle

ctgreenrealtor — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:04:49 +0000

by Wendy Brandt Martinenas

Recycling is essential but it does cost money and the process is not without some risk to our environment. Consider taking it a step further and actually limiting the amount of garbage you generate all together.

In Connecticut each person generates about 4 lbs of trash each day. That doesn’t sound so bad but collectively our state is throwing away over 14 MILLION pounds or 7 TONS of garbage EVERY DAY.

So the next time they offer you a bag with your egg ham and cheese, think about whether or not you really need it.

wendy@ctgreenrealestate.com

Green Features do Sell Homes

ctgreenrealtor — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:54 +0000

Here is an article showing a perspective on green features and how this is gaining momentum in the Northeast. If you are making home improvements consider making eco friendly choices. It is not only better for the environment but is better for your health and ultimately your pocketbook. Check it out.