Congratulations on your decision to purchase a green home! Green homes not only help to reduce your carbon footprint but they will also reduce your utility costs in the long-run, making them a great financial and environmental investment. Here’s a […]
There is so much to think about when you’re purchasing a new house and unfortunately, because of this, sometimes it’s easy for your concern regarding the environment to take a backseat. So to help you out by giving you one
We take as a truism the idea that individuals can make a difference in the fight against climate change. And while individuals do have the ability to make a proportional impact, we’re much more effective when we work as a
Sustainable condo living is easier to achieve than most people think. You can transform your condo into an eco-friendly environment, and it won’t cost you a fortune to do so. Wherever we live, we must embrace sustainable living, carrying out
“Prefab” cottages, also called “modular” cottages or “factory-built” cottages, have garnered a lot of interest recently for their chic designs, ease of construction and green options and building practices. The market for prefab cottages is rapidly expanding as people explore
Green initiatives are rapidly gaining traction, as it becomes increasingly evident that we need to change the way we do things in order to prevent a massive environmental fallout. Home construction and demolition is an enormous source of waste, and
The following text has been transcribed from the Creative Commons-licensed YouTube video directly above. Andrew Gonzalez (Professor, Biodiversity Science, McGill University): By 2050, 70 percent of the world’s 9 billion people will be living in cities. To meet that growth,
What makes a neighbourhood sustainable? What makes a neighbourhood sustainable? It’s one where residents, businesses and community leaders work together to achieve shared goals. In a sustainable neighbourhood, we all play our part to use natural resources responsibly, address climate
Communities both big and small are having a sustainable makeover in order to reduce energy demand, utilize renewable power, and lessen their environmental impact. This infographic provides an in-depth look at sustainable communities, highlighting their environmental necessity, as well as their
Massachusetts Avenue Park was not a place you’d want to take your kids. Before, the small neighbourhood park in the heart of Buffalo’s West Side was little more than vacant land with a small playground and a crumbling basketball court.
