Sierra Club Green Home

In the Southwest, it seemed hot as blazes this past summer. L.A., San Diego, Las Vegas, on many days seemed even hotter than recent years. Florida blazed and Texas cooked. However, many other states experienced cooler temperatures this summer, such as Chicago, Minneapolis, even Atlanta. How can this happen simultaneously?

Upon first entering the White House, President Obama expressed to Barbara Walters his intention to set an example for Americans on how to live more eco-friendly: “Each of us have a role to play in not being wasteful when it comes to energy…Part of what I want to do is to show the American people it’s not that hard.”

Are you ready for green robes made of organic fibers and the “popemobile” equipped with hybrid technology and huge recycled glass windows for your Pope-viewing pleasure?

About 230 real estate professionals took part in the National Association of Realtor’s(NAR) first class for the new GREEN designation at the 2008 Realtor Conference & Expo.

If you’re a proud homeowner who has devoted time towards making your home greener we encourage you to share your story for This Old House’s consideration.

Composting sounds daunting, doesn’t it? Well, it shouldn’t. It’s really not that hard. Let Sierra Club’s Owen Bailey show you the basics. You’ll be teaching your neighbors before you know it.

It’s often easy to recycle the “Big 5″ – Paper, Plastic, Glass, Steel and Aluminium – but what about motor oil? Or CFLs? Or that old paint in your garage? Our partner, Earth 911, can help you find the nearest location for your most difficult items. Just don’t forget to also recycle the easy stuff.

Need advice on how to start lowering your energy costs? We’re guessing you already know to look for the Energy Star label when shopping for appliances. But if you want to do even more, and there is lots more you can do, start by taking the ENERGY STAR @ home tour.

Thought having an energy-efficient home was difficult? Watch as 9-year old Carrick McCullough provides a tour of all the things he and his family did to improve the efficiency of their home. Many of their simple steps go a long way.

Interested in a lower monthly energy bill? Aren’t we all! Watch this video from the Government’s Energy Star program to learn more about what you can do to lower those dreaded energy bills! And remember, lower energy bills mean lower green house gas emissions. So you’re helping yourself and the environment.