Category Archives: Green

Green Tips for Existing Buildings

Posted on April 15, 2015 by craigruark

By Craig A. Ruark You don’t need to build a new office building to become green. In fact, building a new building is quite counter-intuitive to the basic premises and mantra of being green, “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.” The following are … Continue reading →

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The Children Are The World

Posted on February 14, 2014 by craigruark

The other night my wife and I were watching television when a familiar humanitarian plea appeared.  There was the face of a little girl, saddened and dirty from hunger and poverty, the underlying lyrical song…”The children are the future”…and a … Continue reading →

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Food Choices

Posted on October 12, 2013 by craigruark

Buy Local, Buy Organic When you choose organically grown local foods, you avoid the pesticides that can cause health issues. Organic produce is also high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. By choosing wild-caught and free-range fish and grass-fed beef and lamb, … Continue reading →

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Green Energy and its Cost

Posted on May 8, 2013 by craigruark

There have been of late, numerous articles and comments made about green energy, wind and solar in particular, and the viability of those energy sources to dominate the now prevalent natural gas and coal power generating plants.  Much of the … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning Tips

Posted on April 15, 2013 by craigruark

When you’re organizing your spring cleaning keep in mind that switching to green cleaning products will improve your health, lessen adverse environmental impacts and save money. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), of the 2,863 most commonly used … Continue reading →

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Is solar energy a bad investment?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by craigruark

What would happen if nearly every home in America were equipped with solar panels to the point that they were nearly energy independent?  That is the question that power companies around the country are asking themselves today, and having to … Continue reading →

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Green Energy Subsidies

Posted on August 7, 2012 by craigruark

There is a lot of talk about government subsidies and how bad they are for the country today. Check the history books, encyclopedias and the internet; If it were not for government subsidies we would not have the rail road, … Continue reading →

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Plastic water bottles are not entirely at fault

Posted on May 2, 2012 by craigruark

Now I did it!  I can just hear the computer keyboards start clicking away beneath the pounding of flying fingers, busily typing thoughts as they pass down the arms from the brain, furious at the very thought of someone giving … Continue reading →

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Greening Your Home or Office Greening Your Home and Office

Posted on February 17, 2012 by craigruark

Whether you work at home or in an office away from home, you can find simple ways to save energy, resources, money and the planet all at the same time. Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what … Continue reading →

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Current RFPs and Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Projects

Posted on November 22, 2011 by craigruark

The opportunities posted here are provided for reference and inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement.  Click on the title link for further information on submissions. Sustainability Research Networks Competition (SRN) National Science Foundation Funding:  $36,000,000 Preliminary Proposal Due:  December … Continue reading →

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