definition of a sustainable world
I still go back to getting past "independence" to "interdependence". I think a truly sustainable world is one where there are more taken opportunities to […]
Continue reading »Author: greenerjsa
Architect, camper, mom, knitter, recycler, community minded, love cats, not afraid of snakes or spiders, wife, love outdoors (ocean and Adirondacks especially), am highly amused and uplifted by good people, conversations, and books.
Governor Cuomo’s State of the State
I LOVE much of what Governor Cuomo presented in his State of the State. This one part does confuse me. Why is he talking about […]
Continue reading »true sustainability
Responding to a comment that net-zero homes and “self sufficiency” are false goals. We need to drop these concepts. I feel they are a valid […]
Continue reading »I feel…disgust
Read this, and you’ll probably feel what I feel (or I hope you will). Disgust for the perverse nature of man and marketing. http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/africa/9447984/A-fake-slum-for-luxury-tourists
Continue reading »perspectives
Written to the head of GreenTV: In trying to expand: Maybe you could provide clips/interviews exploring (truly exploring) the perspectives on LEED and other tools […]
Continue reading »embodied energy?
I am really taken aback by this article. What do you think? Does anyone have stats for LEED homes or USA Passive House projects? http://theconversation.com/why-energy-saving-homes-often-use-more-energy-20589
Continue reading »Illegal pot growers responsible for 1% energy use!!!!
Wow. Wicked “high” energy costs. http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/12/06/3031951/marijuana-prohibition-growing-carbon-cost/
Continue reading »Green Holidays
Something Else to be Thankful For: Energy Efficiency -(times to gather and celebrate are here….) Thanks to Heather Saunders of NYSERDA In case you didn’t […]
Continue reading »Wahoo – easy-peasy packaging
December 6, 2013 Amazon Sustainable Packaging Initiative Alleviates ‘Wrap Rage’ Amazon says it’s winning the battle against plastic clamshell cases and wire ties — part […]
Continue reading »Love this assessment of Greenbuild trade show
This blog post which I saw on LinkedIn is right on the money regarding the vendor floor at Greenbuild. There is so much potential and […]
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