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Community Associations and Adopt-a-Roadway Opportunities
While this is not an article about painting roads green, it is about making them greener. Granted, our roadways in Washington State are crowded, but many are neglected. These roads need to be "adopted" so the roadside litter and recyclable materials will be picked up, making our roadways cleaner and greener. Community Associations often look for ways to be more conscientiously involved as neighbors and citizens in worthwile causes. Perhaps it is time to . . . to read more of this article from Larry Crandall click here.
Green in Pest Control
Green, environmentally friendly, natural, organic . . . Going green has become an exciting cultural change for many in the US. This push for environmental understanding has increased community awareness and involvement in a healthier way of life. Pest control is an industry that has come a long way to achieving an environmentally sound approach to service and products. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to . . . to read more of this article from Jen Marlowe, Eden Pest Control click here.
High Point West Seattle: A Model Green Community
High Point is a Master Planned Community in West Seattle developed by the Seattle Housing Authority. It is a model community bringing together the aspects of green building and green living. The community brought together new homes, subsidized homes and market rate homes with an old fashioned feel towards "porch" neighborhoods. Through the design process a strong focus was placed on radically reducing the human footprint - both in energy consumption, greenhouse gasses and natural landscaping. The community was designed to encourage . . . to read more of this article from Jeanette Fournier click here.
Skip the Lawsuit and Save a Tree
John hangs his laundry out every Monday where Jane says it sullies her view. Molly starts a compost bin and places it on her back deck but Tim says he can smell it. Joe purchases expensive solar panels and installs them above his garage. The five units behind him object. Loudly. In each case, all parties feel strongly because the issues relate to a core value: one's home and how to live together. In each case, the Association and Owner have a choice: issue strongly worded email edicts and then rush to file a lawsuit, or alternatively, use the dispute as a chance for open and creative dialogue. This second alternative creates the possibility of resolving the dispute in a positive way and . . . to read more of this article from Margo T. Keller click here.
The 6 Sins of Greenwashing
Green Cleaning and environmental responsibility have become important to most people. Every year more homeowners and businesses try to find ways to improve the quality of their indoor environment by the choices they make in the use of cleaning products, equipment and procedures. One of the challenges that the restoration industry faces is the limited availability of science-driven, sustainable product standards that can be . . . to read more of this article from Jody Runge, RESTORx of Washington click here.
Uncharted Territory: A Few Thoughts on How Going Green May Legally Affect Your Community
What do San Francisco, Uganda, and Ireland have in common? Each has passed laws that ban or restrict the use of disposable plastic bags in grocery stores and drug stores. But laws against plastic shopping bags unwittingly placed a demand upon the use of paper and cloth bags. Yet, environmentalists, who do in fact oppose the use of plastic bags, also oppose use of paper bags, whose production they say takes up more energy than producing plastic ones. So, cloth bags are politically correct, right? Well, because of pesticide use on the cotton fiber, environmentalists are tapping their toes with arms crossed in disapproval…to read more of this article from Cynthia B. Jones, Rafel Law Group click here. |
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