Author: The Cheap-Ass Curmudgeon
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Is it or isn’t it—only your United States Green Building Council knows for sure…Here is a house that has received not merely a single green certification but a “TRIPLE GREEN” certification through the U.S. Green Building Council, the Florida Green Building Coalition and Energy Star for Homes…AND commendation for “adhering to rigorous green applications.”The USGBC’s LEED-H (Leadership in

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Author: Jen Biederman
Website: http://www.renewablechoice.com/a-fin-ning-hand-from-idealbit…

Fishing Gear - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

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Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
Website: http://www.blogger.com/profile/07495457719901726105

Windows are an important design, energy, and cost consideration for a green home – whether you’re building a timber frame, post and beam, or sustainable home using recycled and/or energy efficient material. We expect windows to enhance the beauty of our home and perform many functions: admit natural light, block summer solar heat gain, resist condensation and capture solar heat in winter (and prevent its loss).

The most common kinds of windows available are wood, clad-wood, vinyl, and aluminum.

Wood windows are traditional (wood on the interior as well as the exterior, however, wood swells and shrinks, so the window must be carefully and properly constructed and installed per the manufacturer’s guidelines. Warping and rotting will occur over time unless the window is protected. You can order wood windows either finished or unfinished. Solid ‘un-clad’ wood windows are not a typical selection.

Clad-wood windows have a wooden frame typically with extruded aluminum or vinyl…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/06/02/obama-supports-biofuel-…

In an effort to reduce America’s dependence on imported oil, President Barack Obama is working to develop a national biofuels strategy through a strategic partnership with the Governors’ Biofuels Coalition and members of his Administration.

For fifteen years, the Governors’ Biofuels Coalition has provided national leadership on biofuels issues, including ethanol, biodiesel, advanced biofuels, co-products, and technologies yet to come.

To achieve his vision for energy independence, President Obama is implementing the “Presidential Biofuels Directive,” an outline of biofuel development and intiatives. The President noted that the Coalition’s February 2009 recommendations helped form key points of the directive, and led to the President’s request for the Coalition to work with “members of my cabinet to implement the directive.”

President Obama praised the organization for its leadership in biofuels policy and public education, and has asked the Coalition to join him in implementing…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/06/02/new-adventure-travel-we…

Next time you want to scale Everest, would you rather consult an agent in the states or speak directly with a Sherpa based in Nepal?

Adventure travelers who want to experience their next vacation directly from the source now have a new tool with PureTravel.com - a new website that allows travelers to find numerous tour operators all in one place with the ability to book directly with the operator itself.

This method ensures that adventurers will benefit from unrivaled local knowledge of their destination, while contributing directly to the destination’s local economy.

Every adventure tour promoted by PureTravel is run by a specialist tour operator that conforms to PureTravel’s own high standards regarding responsible tourism and environmental awareness.

Using PureTravel.com, travelers can view and choose from individual tours and adventure trips around the world, including activities to suit them from various options such as history and culture, watersports, climbing and…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/06/02/two-online-travel-sites…

With summer travel on its way, it has never been a better time for travelers to book their flights online. As of June 1st, both CheapTickets.com and Orbitz.com are officially eliminating all booking fees for domestic and international flights. What makes this news even better? The lowered pricing is permanent .

So, what’t the catch? Well, for starters, the flights must originate out of the U.S., Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. Secondly, the new pricing excludes all multi-carrier itineraries.

"CheapTickets customers are true deal seekers and price is the most important factor when booking a trip," said Tom Russell, group vice president for CheapTickets.com. "With the permanent removal of fees, CheapTickets has never been cheaper and there has never been a better time to buy."

For more information about no-fees on flights, visit www.cheaptickets.com/nofees as well as www.orbitz.com/nofees .

More ways to save

Both CheapTickets and Orbitz offer package savings to travelers - when…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/06/02/free-webinar-series-pro…

Kick-starting for summer on June 4th, 2009, seven leading global advocates of responsible tourism will be presenting at a public webinar on the present and future of responsible travel industry.

As the inaugural "event," speakers will discuss and illustrate the thoughts and ideas of  Responsible Tourism Week 2009 – an online discussion held the week of May 18-22 that focused on responsible tourism around the world.

Using examples pulled from their extensive store of experiences or promoted through their organizations, the speakers’ primary objective is to demonstrate the universal appeal of responsible tourism to a broad range of constituencies in all sectors.

The initial webinar will also serve as an open invitation for interested parties to participate in future discussions as well as be a guest speaker.

To register, visit http://rtweek09-pr.eventbrite.com/ . Attendance is limited to 90 people and is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Featured presenters

Sally Broom - CEO ,…

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Author: easy eco blog
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There is more to saving gas than just driving a Prius.  How you drive is as important as what you drive.  Give your current car a mileage boost with some of these techniques. Warning, other drivers many not smile when you are in front of them. EcoDriving covers many of these ideas.

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3. Save Gas - Drive Slower

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Author: Green Talk
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Check out my Greensender water bottle giveaway!

Every year my sister and I struggle over what to get my Dad for Father’s Day.  We always go through the same dance when that day draws near.  You know the familiar ” should we get him clothes?”  My sister then replies, ” he doesn’t need any clothes.”  We go through this question and answer period for a few minutes and always draw the same conclusion. He has everything.  So, what do you get a Dad that has everything or something that is at least useful other than a tie or shirt?

How about a Greensender personalized water bottle with a logo of his favorite past-time such as fishing or golf?    Now, there is a gift that is  good for your health as well as the planet.  Don’t you remember health class where the teacher would drum it into our heads  that you should drink at least eight glasses of water a day?  But why is having your own water bottle good for the planet?  According to the Clean Air Council, Americans throw away…

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