Earth 911 – What Was the Most Recycled Item in 2009?
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in News
According to the Earth911.com 2009 Annual Recycling Report, electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions were in the top 10.
The top 10 products consumers looked to recycle in 2009 using Earth911’s database were:
Computers
Batteries
Televisions
Paint
Aluminum Cans
Used Motor Oil
CFLs
Glass
Fluorescent Lamps
Christmas Trees
You can review their 2009 Annual Recycling Report for more information.
LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook for 2010
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in News
If you are studying to take the GBCI LEED Green Associate exam, you should review the latest candidate handbook. The biggest change, as of December 2009, is the addition of 3 new primary references to study for the exam. These can be found under “Primary References” on page 12 of the GBCI Candidate Handbook. See below for [...]
USGBC Meet and Greet in Northwest Arkansas
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in News
New Office Facility for NorthStar – 4476 Waterside Court
Save the date of January 19, 2010 to come out and mingle with members and friends of the local Western Branch of the Arkansas USGBC Chapter.
The first meeting of 2010 will be a membership mixer that starts at 5:30 p.m. at 4476 Waterside Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The [...]
New EPA Website Helps Homeowners Cut Energy Costs
Posted on 20. Dec, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in Green Homes, News
According to a federal survey completed in 2007, there are more than 128 million homes in the United States. This accounts for nearly 54% of the national energy use.
To reduce energy costs, many homeowners across the nation have implemented the “low-hanging fruit” conservation strategies such as changing to CFL’s, insulating the hot water heater, and [...]
Federal Dollars Growing Green Jobs
Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in News
If you are a visual person like me, you may be intrigued by the graphic “Growing the Green Job Boom” by GOOD Magazine and Green For All. It is a great representation that shows how stimulus money is being spent across our nation for weatherization assistance programs, energy efficiency & conservation, and state energy programs.
You can’t [...]
LEED Green Associate Training in Northwest Arkansas
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in LEED Training, News
Trying to decide if you should become a LEED Accredited Professional?
Click here to see engineering jobs available for LEED AP’s.
Click here to see the 6 things that Green Companies want to see on your resume.
Becoming a LEED Green Associate is the first step in becoming a LEED Accredited Professional. Go to the Green Building Certification [...]
The Triple Bottom Line Cost of our Fossil Fuel Addiction
Posted on 21. Nov, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in Triple Bottom Line
The mission of EcoPotential is to improve the quality of life through green building and sustainability education and practices. Within the DNA of sustainability is the Triple Bottom Line (TBL). What is the Triple Bottom Line? Simply put, it is the expansion of our traditional accounting systems to include the environment and people when calculating [...]
Looking For Grant Money to Fund your Green Project?
Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in Grants
Over $96 Million in Federal Funding Available for State, Local, Tribal Governments and Education Agencies
This message announces the availability of more than $96 million in funding opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
Green Building: Jobs of the Future
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in Green Jobs, LEED Training
Trying to decide if becoming a LEED Green Associate is right for you?
Watch this great video from the Washington State Department of Ecology about the benefits of green building and preparing for future jobs.
Green building is embedded in the future careers for architects, engineers, building trades, real estate professionals, and just about anyone who has [...]
Capitalizing on the Green Economy
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Karen Stewart, LEED AP in Green Jobs
Check out the great article that eco-structure has about ways to boost a green economy.
Take note of the Green Incentives Resources at the bottom of the article.