OakGreen Seminar Series Builds Green Education
Education is a vital part of the green movement, and Oakland County has shown an interest in teaching the public what going green means and how it’s done.More
Education is a vital part of the green movement, and Oakland County has shown an interest in teaching the public what going green means and how it’s done.More
It’s clear that summertime is drawing near. The school year is coming to an end, the temperature is continuing to rise and nature is in full bloom. But for many people who have managed to stay employed during the rough economic weather, the responsibility of going to work doesn’t end when the warm weather starts. So, to keep your time in the office interesting this summer, there are a number of things you can do to save on energy, help the environment and do something to prevent climate change this season in five easy steps.More
Global warming, climate change and air pollution – these are just three of many short phrases that prompt anyone who’s environmentally conscious to put up a red flag. But many people and companies around the nation are taking these phrases as more than just warning sign; it’s clear that many efforts are being made and many steps being taken nationwide to prevent these three things, even on a large retail level.More
Now more than ever it seems as though the green movement has become a trend in metro Detroit. But for a luxury hotel located in downtown Birmingham, being green is more than just a tag line to gain publicity or make money.More
The Wayne State University Law School in Midtown Detroit has proved to be a leader in green initiatives in Michigan. The students, faculty and staff members have recently enrolled in the American Bar Association-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Law Office Climate Challenge that will change the way the school operates on a daily basis, according to a recent press release from the university.More
Perhaps what most people think of when they hear the phrase “going green” is one of the most obvious ways to help the environment, and that is by purchasing a hybrid vehicle or using public transportation. However, what some may not know is that the average home contributes twice the amount of greenhouse gases than the average car, according to Energy Star. So the first place to start reducing consumption should be the home.More
It’s becoming clear that living a green lifestyle in Michigan has plenty of opportunities. Consumers can eat in green restaurants, buy environmentally-friendly home appliances and even alter their transportation habits to prevent air pollution. And with the somewhat recent changes made to a luxury hotel in the Detroit area, it is now possible to stay the night at a place that’s eco-conscious.More
It seems as though we’ve come to a time when everyone is looking for new and exciting ways to go green. Some of the eco-conscious are now dining at green restaurants, and some are even implementing green landscaping techniques into their routine lawn care. But others are actually going back to one of the most obvious ways to save on energy consumption: using energy efficient light bulbs.More
What began as a business trip to Los Angeles for Ortonville resident Ron Stead turned into an inspiration to invent a product unlike any other of its kind. Stead often calls himself “one of the greenest people you know,” and he invented the Aqua Air Cleaner after realizing that if people can use water to clean things like clothes, dishes, countertops and even their bodies, they should be able to clean the air with water as well. And he wanted to do it all naturally.More
People are becoming more aware of the impact and benefits of eating locally. With a plethora of local farmers markets, eating locally has never been easier. But why eat local? Take a look at the top 5 benefits of eating locally below.More