Raleigh has been industrialized for quite some time. Residents here are commuting distance to Research Triangle Park and other business districts.  We have well paved communities and manicured downtown squares.  Although our suburbia has it's metropolitan feel, the city of Raleigh still knows the importance of parks/recreation and having a greener community. Two... [Read more...]

According to a study published in Forbes magazine, the Raleigh-Cary metro area ranks as the nation's third least toxic city. McAllen, TX, receives the Number One accolade for this list. Raleigh also takes the top spot for having the cleanest water out of every major metropolitan region in the United States. Forbes released the Least Toxic Cities list a month... [Read more...]

Good news Enclave Court at Crossroads! Your city is steadily making a real effort to become greener. Recently, the city made a big deal about the new electronic car charging stations in nearby Nash Square in Downtown Raleigh. Mayor Meeker and some of his peers made speeches on “Raleigh’s progressive steps forward to become a more sustainable city in... [Read more...]

Are you "green" enough? You heard this buzz about "going green." Why does it mean exactly? It simply means reducing the overall impact on the environment. If  you use  a computer monitor, use the one with good energy star rating. Instead of using your own car, you would use public transportations. These are just some examples of going green. Visit here for... [Read more...]

Although, I'm Army through and through, I have to hand it to the Navy on this matter. Today, April 22, 2010, the US Navy launches the first green supersonic jet. As the largest consumer of fuel in the Navy, The F/A-18 Green Hornet is attempting to make the first supersonic flight on biofuel. One half of the fuel the jet is burning is oil made from the crushed... [Read more...]

I find it interesting that we worry about what happens to our discarded paper and plastic, but if you are serious about going green, consider recycling leftovers. You would be surprised how much you can save by not shoving your food waste down the disposal. So let's take a look and see how we can get the most out of our grocery dollar. First of all, did... [Read more...]

They are called shiny pigtoes, purple wartybacks, monkeyfaces, and pink heelsplitters. Who am I talking about? Freshwater Mussels! Who knew they were such amazing and fierce filters of earth's freshwater ecosystem? Because of their importance in maintaining clean water, we must act now to make sure they are protected. Just one little shiny pigtoe can filter... [Read more...]

The next time you choose a  health conscious snack, make sure you choose one that is Earth conscious, too. Frito Lay, a member of PepsiCo, is a true pioneer and leader in the fight for conservation of our resources. Not only have they manufactured the best snacks on the earth using simple, farm-grown ingredients, but early on, they embarked on a corporate mission... [Read more...]