Everybody can do something to make a greener Indiana
Jeff Echols's Blog – May 2011 Archive (2)
Neighbor Power!
A large part of sustainability or 'green' is about localism. Think about it, in Indiana you conserve fuel by shopping local and making fewer trips. Green building starts with how a building is placed on its site and the use of locally available materials. Alternative energy, at a consumer level, can involve photo-voltaic panels or wind turbines on your property. Water conservation can be about rain barrels or rain gardens; place-specific efforts.
Now expand your thinking beyond the…
ContinueAdded by Jeff Echols on May 4, 2011 at 8:11am — No Comments
MAY GREEN HOUR - TUESDAY, MAY 17TH, 6PM
If you haven't been to a Green Hour this year you've missed Disposal Alternatives Organization, Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, People for Urban Progress and Mayor Greg Ballard.
Last month 12 brave souls pitched their best, local sustainability ideas. Check out the videos on our MyGreenMentor YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/MyGreenMentor).
If you miss our…
Added by Jeff Echols on May 4, 2011 at 7:44am — 2 Comments
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