McGraw Hill Construction, a research firm specializing in home construction, reported that 40% of home renovations will have some type of green feature in 2007. By 2010, this firm further predicts that 10% of all new buildings will be comprised of green homes totaling to approximately a $20 Billion Dollar industry. The following interview will [...]

The current economy isn’t exactly lending itself to be the right time to be remodeling my kitchen but it can’t hurt to start doing some research to find the best options available.  Green Daily brought a company that provides an alternative to granite counters to my attention - Paperstone.
PaperStone products are made from post-consumer waste, [...]

As much as I strive to live green, the one area I have not totally been able to embrace is natural cleaning products.  I have not had very good results using some of the more environmentally friendlier options such as white vinegar and baking soda.  I have to work harder to clean my home with [...]

As a mother of a young child and with another one on the way, I have been concerned about what paint to use as we prepare to redecorate our green home.  It turns out that Benjamin Moore has a new line of paint called Natura Paint they claim is virtually odorless and dries faster then [...]

If you’re like me, you have been looking for something positive in these bad economic times.  With the downturn in the market and the overall feeling of uncertainty, someone has taken the time to read through hundreds of pages to see that there is a small tax-benefit in the recently signed bailout plan.  This is [...]

TIME Magazine has an interesting article warning consumers about the pitfalls of the green label.  Being eco-conscious is becoming increasingly a part of every person’s life and companies are taking advantage of this trend.  As the business of being green grows into the billions of dollars, the term “greenwashing” or at least the practice of [...]

If you’re like me, finding the perfect hybrid for your family has become a daunting task.  As foreign and American companies start to flood the green car market with a variety of options, it’s difficult to know what is right for your needs.  When you live in Los Angeles, public transportation is not a good [...]

Would you live in a $40,000 shipping container?  As the options for prefab homes grow, Dwight Doerkson is adding to the choices by converting shipping containers into an eco-friendly home.  Although, Mr. Doerkson is not the first designer to use a container for a home, his is limited to one container while most of the [...]

Method® has come out with a collection of non-toxic cleaning products for your home. Yes, there are a lot of companies jumping on the “green-wagon” but here is another one to try. Their products include a tile and tub cleaner, flushable wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, shower spray and general bathroom cleaner. These [...]

Taking steps to living a greener life can start with something as simple as changing the make-up you wear. NVEY ECO is the first truly organic collection of make-up from Australian cosmetic house NVEY Le Maquillage. How is organic make-up going change the impact you make on mother earth? NVEY ECO has [...]