Green Building Update Part 1: Senate Legislation
In a time when going green is becoming increasingly common for individuals, it’s important to know that communities and governments as a whole are making efforts to be conscious of the environment as well.
Saulius Mikalonis, senior attorney for Plunkett Cooney, shared a presentation in June at the OakGreen Sustainable Community Seminar series that centered on green buildings. The presentation included a plethora of information on pending Michigan building legislation.More
In a time of rising energy costs and concerns with climate change, the city of Farmington Hills has decided to become a part of the solution of global warming instead of being part of the problem.
People all over the world are coming to the conclusion that our world is changing. Some call it global warming and some say it’s environmental degradation. No matter what name is given to the state of the planet, it’s clear that many people share a common idea and a general desire to improve the condition of the world.
For a unique organic restaurant located in metro Detroit, adopting a balanced diet is not only a part of living healthy but also a part of living green.
As much as we all would like to believe that going green is always as simple and inexpensive as installing energy efficient light bulbs, the reality is that sometimes it’s more complicated than that. 
It became apparent at the “BikeIt: Pedal to the USSF” workshop that using a bike as an alternative form of transportation not only prevents environmental harm but also brings people together as a community.
The United States Social Forum has proved to be more than just a conference that has attracted people from all parts of the country to one place. Instead, the USSF that is taking place in Detroit has become a space for individuals to come together to share ideas about solving the current economic and ecological crisis.
It’s obvious that global warming isn’t the only problem on the minds of Americans. Although many people in the U.S. are concerned with climate change, it’s true that a number of individuals in the country are also aware of issues like social justice, capitalism, media justice, war and more.
Traditional landscaping may be aesthetically pleasing, but it also causes many harmful effects on the environment that some homeowners may not even realize. By adopting eco-conscious practices while working outdoors, you can help to eliminate these negative results in your neighborhood.
It appears that technology is advancing more rapidly than ever. However, companies such as Apple are working hard to advance products to be not only innovative but also a little greener.