By now you’ve watched me argue against the common reasons people fail to seek green certification on their home, and you’ve read my follow-up detailing common problems that can happen […]
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Just inside the entrance gate of the Burton Street Community Peace Garden in West Asheville hangs a sign that reads, “Good planets are hard to replace. Treat kindly.” The large
Rebuilding Affrilachia: The Value of History and Equity in our Growing Community Read More
I lost 5,000 pounds in eight weeks. Actually, I shaved more than that off my carbon footprint. I was surprised by how easy it was, because my husband and I
I Lost 5,000 Pounds in 8 Weeks: Digging into the Low Carbon Diet Program Read More
Actually, I shaved more than that off my carbon footprint. And I’m going to tell you how. A couple months ago, a friend showed me the “cool community” program and
I lost 5000 pounds in 8 weeks! Read More
Choosing Green Materials Maggie Leslie There are so many products and companies out there that claim to be green it makes it very difficult to tell which products really are
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“Imagine a world that is ecologically sustainable, culturally rich, socially just and beautiful” This is the vision of the Living Building Challenge founder Jason McLennan. Folks familiar with the evolving
Good News, Bad News and the Living Building Challenge Read More
There have been a few stories lately about the rental market and the financial advantages of building housing for rent. Compared to investing in the stock market or the lottery
Why Build a green rental? Read More
I’m writing to introduce The Living Building Challenge (LBC). This collaborative’s mission is to encourage the creation of Living Buildings, Landscapes and Neighborhoods around the world while inspiring, educating and
The importance of the Living Building Challenge Read More
A report prepared last February on the difficulties women and people of color face in finding green jobs in Western North Carolina has prompted local leaders to work on ways
Choosing green materials By Maggie Leslie on 03/16/2009 Start with simple criteria There are so many products and companies out there that claim to be green, it can be difficult to
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