The city of San Diego is calling for its residents, including the city of La Jolla, to double their efforts to recycle during the holidays. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the typical San Diego household usually generates between 3 and 10 extra bags of trash. Many of the contents in the trash can be [...]...
Multi-Million Dollar La Jolla House All Green & All Prefabricated
A very curious thing happened in a neighborhood in La Jolla recently. A pre-fabricated house made up of nine different parts was lifted and stacked on top of one another with a giant crane over a period of two days. This eco-friendly house is all green and made from pre-fabricated house parts. The house, located [...]...
Rooftop Gardens Reaching New Heights
Across the country, green roofs are popping up everywhere. From New York to Seattle, developers are deciding to plant green gardens on rooftops of buildings that are public. These green rooftop gardens are of great benefit to the buildings for many reasons. They reduce storm water runoff, provide insulation for the buildings and extend the [...]...
UC San Diego Receives $2.4 Million Check for Energy Efficiency Efforts
UC San Diego has been doing its part when it comes to energy efficiency. San Diego Gas & Electric presented a check for $2.4 million to the local San Diego university. The check represents energy-efficient/green incentives recevied throughout the UC San Diego’s 10 energy efficient projects completed in 2011. UC San Diego is in a [...]...
A Building That Eats Pollution?
A Hong Kong-based company called 10 Design has created a radical new concept to reduce pollution: a building that “eats” toxins around it. The Indigo Tower is an idea that takes zero impact to a whole new level. The building actually interacts with its surrounding environment and purifies the air. The Indigo Tower would have [...]...
Pay It Forward With Solar Energy
The season of giving is upon us and what better way than to help a country and its people in need. A collaborative program called Help For The Holidays hopes to take sustainable gift giving to the next level. The program offers California homeowners who install a solar system FREE installation, $500 cash back and [...]...
Have A Green Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and relaxation. But it can also be a time to consider going green. Here are some tips for having a green Thanksgiving: 1) The Turkey- the most obvious and eco-friendly choice is to not have a turkey but if that’s not a good option, consider buying an organic [...]...
Eco-Friendly Décor
Thinking of redecorating? You can achieve a beautiful new look while being eco-friendly and mindful of the environment. It’s all about the materials you select. “Green” decorating is all the rage these days and its easier and less expensive than you might think. Renewable materials, toxin-free finishes, natural fibers, and low-emission products are all great [...]...
Tips To Green Your Home For A Sale
Solar panels and other sustainable upgrades can help sell a home faster and at a higher price. Energy Star appliances are a sure bet for living green but there are also other more discreet features you can add to make your house eco-friendly when selling it. A great example of a green home product is [...]...

