“Green” Living

Alabama Makes Some ‘Green’ Improvements in 2010

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 31, 2010

The Green Resource Center for Alabama released their annual report this month which revealed some great environmentally friendly changes for this past year.  The report indicated that improvements have been made in recycling from households, and wetland restoration projects related to the BP oil spill have also seen improvement.  Also notable is that AL has … Continue reading Alabama Makes Some ‘Green’ Improvements in 2010

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Visit the Gulf Coast Green Market for a Sample of the Area’s Fresh Produce and Natural Southern Charm

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 5, 2009

Back for its second year in Alabama’s Gulf Shores is the “Gulf Coast Green Market.” During the green market, residents and visitors can purchase delicious homegrown vegetables and other items such as fruits, breads, shrimp, and even flowers.  This market event is part of the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” theme for the Farmers Market Authority … Continue reading Visit the Gulf Coast Green Market for a Sample of the Area’s Fresh Produce and Natural Southern Charm

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What You Need To Know To Start Your First Compost Pile

By lheraty | Published: April 26, 2009

How is it that people turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into “black gold” that they can use in and on the soil around their trees, flowers, shrubs, vegetables and plants? The rotting process that happens when organic materials are piled on top of one another, layered and kept moist produces the best thing in the [...]

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Water Conservation Is So Important For The Environment: Here Are Ways To Save

By lheraty | Published: March 15, 2009

People can make small changes in everyday life to reap the benefits of huge water savings. The Environmental Protection Agency’s experts say that not only are our drought-prone states in big trouble with water shortages, but that sooner or later the rest of the country will be affected by shortages as well. Shocking but true: the average American citizen [...]

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Bamboo Is An Amazing Material; Especially For Flooring

By lheraty | Published: February 26, 2009

 
Not only is bamboo beautiful to look at, but it is one of the most sustainable materials out there. Other harvested hardwoods are clear-cut and then need another thirty years before harvesting again. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass and is used for so many things that when the last part of a stand of bamboo is [...]

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