Personalities
Anti-Beauty Products?
Skin is the body’s largest organ, protecting us all from pathogens and other environmental damages. So why don’t we take better care of the things that come into contact with our skin. We pay no attention to what makes up products we use everyday, not realizing that many of the ingredients are thought to be [...]
As Good As You’d Make for Yourself
Do you eat only organic fruits and vegetables, and hormone/antibiotic free meats while at home but do not have the same luxury while you are on the road? Thanks to businesses like Chipotle Mexican Grill your “on the road” meals can be just as good as your home-cooked meals. Chipotle uses only naturally raised pork [...]
Trashanol – ethanol from waste
A converted ethanol plant is transforming waste from a local paper mill into fuel ethanol.
Empire State Building Now With Energy Star
Energy Star for Commercial Buildings offers a good standard to work to if you are considering upgrading especially when combined with the commercial tax credit for energy efficient upgrades.
Enjoy Not Fighting The Sun
As BikerMentalists we live to be outdoors. All of our activities involve wind in our hair, mud on our boots and the sun on our skin. Unfortunately the sun has some pretty damaging affects on our health. Sunblock and sunscreen has been touted as a protectant from the sun for the last few decades, new [...]
Resource House – Combining Net-Zero Energy with Sustainable Design
The Resource House – a Green Built Home and Wisconsin Energy Star Home – is the first in this area to be completely free for all fossil fuels, which makes it a true net-zero energy home.
New Marvin Windows Bringing the Outdoors In
A flyer crossed my desk last week for a new patio door from Marvin windows – providing a way to create a seamless transition from your inside living space to your outdoor.
Filling the GAP
GAP has the global reach to become a Climate Leader – diverting more than 50 tons of waste from landfills and more.
Defining Balance – The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
The Westin Book Cadillac is a spectacular hotel to look at but beyond it’s beauty, there is some excellent work going on in both conservation and service. That’s a hard balance to achieve.
