Living Green To Save The Earth and Earn An Income Also.

I love Jack Johnson’s music but until today I never knew how much he cares about the planet. Jack Johnson has his own record label, Brushfire Records , that is not only fair to the artists and employees who work there but also to the environment. When Brushfire Records is on tour with its artists, they fuel their tour buses with sustainable biodiesel fuel, sell eco friendly merchandise, create waste management programs with the venues to promote onsite recycling, and encourage their fans to use alternative transportation. They will not play at a venue unless all of their environmentally friendly requirements can be met. ... Read Full Story

If you’re interested in getting solar panels for residential use , your first order of business is to check with your local zoning and community boards. Make sure you have all the right permits and documentation in proper order before you start. The last thing you want is to have some busybody complain and discover you broke some little ordinance written 1832. Just a word of caution before we begin. Solar panels for residential use come in two flavors - hot water generating and electricity generating. Most people are interested in the latter these days due to rising fuel costs, however, it may be ... Read Full Story

In a stunning example of biomimicry, Scottish architecture firm ZM Architecture have come up with a brilliant scheme to provide solar power to the city of Glasgow - and do so in a way that is provocative, creative, and aesthetically appealing. Large lily-shaped discs which harness solar power could soon be seen floating on the River Clyde. read more | digg story Read Full Story

300 garbage collection trucks in California will soon be fueled by the same trash that they haul. Landfill gas will be purified and liquefied, producing up to 13,000 gallons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) daily. read more | digg story Read Full Story

( NewsUSA ) - In an increasingly technological world, the ability of our environments to be “smart” is becoming increasingly important. Smart environments delivered by Johnson Controls, a global diversified, multi-industrial company, use products, systems and technologies that make our lives more comfortable, safe and sustainable through user-friendly interfaces and intelligent design. Advances in technology are driving consumers to expect greater levels of personalization, customization, productivity and environmental sensitivity in their everyday lives. People want to feel more secure and at ease; they want to reduce their carbon footprint and prefer to do business with eco-friendly companies. Geopolitical factors, including the drive for energy ... Read Full Story