All you have to do is look at the advertising from condominium and home builders to see that environmentally friendly housing is the hottest thing in building today. And condominiums, by their very nature, take advantage of almost all of green housing’s possibilities.
Condominiums have the advantage of population density, with a compact physical footprint which [...]

Yes, granite countertops are all the rage, but those who want something different and desire a truly environmentally friendly kitchen or bath countertop are going counter to this trend and choosing sustainable countertops.
Granite is a natural stone and therefore, a finite resource. As an alternative, consider a countertop made of recycled glass, recycled plastic, porcelain [...]

We know we all need water to survive, but when you turn on the tap, you can’t help but wonder: What exactly is in my tap water?
The answer is quite simple. Your drinking water is not as pure as it should be.
In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s water infrastructure a [...]

Today, you cannot pick up a newspaper or magazine without an allusion to the myriad of environmental dangers we face. Television, radio and the Internet are equally full of doomsday scenarios. It’s easy to become paralyzed by the magnitude of issues such as global warming. Instead, let’s think about the problems that jeopardize our everyday [...]

Dear EarthTalk: With plug-in hybrid and electric cars due to hit the roads sometime soon, will there be places to plug them in besides at home? And if so, how much will it cost to re-charge?
Nicole Koslowsky, Pompano Beach, FL
Gasoline-electric hybrids, like the Toyota Prius, are all the rage due to their fuel efficiency, and [...]

Green homes are finally hitting the mainstream, but make sure you know what you’re buying before you sign the contract.
Ten years ago, environmentally- and energy-conscious home buyers had a tough time finding ‘green’ homes. Even though models were out there, builders and real estate agents had no idea how to market them and sometimes didn’t [...]

Within recent years, green building has become a hot topic among environmentalists and the general public alike. Low-energy appliances, solar roofing and even recycled fabrics have become part of the common parlance—but what about recycled pilings and bridge materials? That’s where Waff Contracting, Inc. comes in. They’ve created a unique niche in today’s green economy by [...]

OKATIE, SC – Award-winning environmental writer Charles Seabrook will visit Callawassie Island from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, to discuss his research on Lowcountry ecology for a forthcoming book. Seating is very limited and RSVPs are required.
Hosted by the Callawassie Island Property Owners Association and the Callawassie Island Ecology Committee, Seabrook, who grew up [...]

Calabash, NC/Myrtle Beach, SC – Audubon International Society is helping golf courses protect the environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf. Its programs can demonstrate clear, on-the-ground accomplishments that benefit the environment and successfully change people’s attitudes.
Some years ago Caw Caw Land Development Corporation granted a conservation easement on the [...]

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL (May 5, 2009) – Clearwater Beach’s Sandpearl Resort, developed by locally-owned JMC Communities and managed by Coral Hospitality, has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Sandpearl is the first resort or hotel in Florida to achieve this distinguished honor and one of only 15 worldwide. Sandpearl Resort [...]

Ideal Living magazine’s Teresa McLamb searched the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas for top new green innovations.
Green is definitely the color of new-home construction as more Americans realize the energy- and cost-saving benefits of being kinder to our planet. Technology is making older concepts less expensive and easier to incorporate in construction, but it’s [...]

AIKEN, SC — In his opening days in office President Barak Obama has called for a national commitment to saving energy, producing alternative forms of energy and reducing the nation’s dependence upon foreign oil – a veritable “Green New Deal” to help restore the American economy. On January 21, just about every developer in the [...]

Long Branch Lakes Gets It
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Spencer, TN – On an early November morning, while strolling along the hillside in Long Branch Lakes’ Equestrian Village, Developer Edmond Cash points out some of what he called Autumn Olive Berries. What was not known to many, but known to Mr. Cash was that the berries can be used to [...]

With gas prices still on the rise, the housing market in a state of flux, and the word “recession” on the tip of pundits’ tongues, isn’t it nice to finally get some news that’s good for your pocketbook? North Carolina residents, take heart. Until December 31, 2010, you’re eligible for a Personal Renewable Energy Tax Credit that can yield as much as $10,500.

In the not-so-distant future, electric, hydrogen or biodiesel cars may take the place of the petroleum-powered machines that we’ve been cruising around in for so long.