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Electric Landscaping 101
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

Most homeowners are familiar with the earth-shattering noise that leaf blowers produce, but few are aware of the impacts that the traditional landscaping industry has on the environment and our... Read More

Six Ways to Prep Your Yard for Electric Landscaping
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

Electric landscaping is competitive in almost every way with its gasoline counterparts. However, inherent in electric equipment is a slight drawback in power and an increase in cost. To help mitigate... Read More

Start with a Green Mission Statement: The Executive Guide To Becoming a Sustainable Business – Step 1
Green Business Bureau Apr 01, 2021

The Sustainable Business Journey If your company is working toward becoming a more sustainable company, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. The green business journey starts with establishing a... Read More

Building Electrification: Why It Matters to Your Wallet, Health, Comfort, and the Environment
Rate It Green Team Mar 29, 2021

What is Building Electrification? Building electrification might sound complicated, but the concept is actually both simple and critically important.  Electrification means using electricity... Read More

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive Conservation Approach to Real Estate Development
Greg Ramsey Mar 11, 2021

Our last forests in and around the city of Atlanta (The City of Trees) and elsewhere are under assault - sites needlessly being cut and scraped to further a suburban conventional style development... Read More

Sustainable Business in 2021: Table Stakes
Green Business Bureau Feb 17, 2021

2021: The year of recovery Last year brought tremendous change in the business world with the acceleration of so many mega trends including remote work, video conferencing, eCommerce, and the... Read More

Countertops the Green Way: What to Know Before Purchasing Sustainable Countertops
samanthaklein Feb 12, 2021

The countertop is arguably the most eye-catching aspect of many kitchens. In addition to serving as a key design element, the countertop’s purpose is quite enormous: it provides a clean, even... Read More

Why You Should Always Work with a Green Real Estate Agent
Kari Klaus Jan 27, 2021

By Kari Klaus, founder of RealtySage.com In 2006, I renovated my 1930s Cape Cod style home in Arlington, Virginia. I was a licensed real estate agent and had begun my LEED Green Associate... Read More

Considering the Environmental Effects of Solar Panels
Suelen Ribeiro Jan 23, 2021

Have you ever thought of how much pollution a single household produces in a life time? Or even in a year? Here are some figures to help us think through this important question: Approximately 7.5... Read More

Solar Panels - Making Efficient Choices for Your Building
Suelen Ribeiro Dec 16, 2020

The demand for solar panels has been growing exponentially, particularly in the last decade, with rapidly declining costs and environmental awareness driving this popularity. According to SEIA, the... Read More