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I found information this morning concerning the Upcoming 2009 Atlanta GO GREEN Expo coming to Atlanta June 26, 27, 28 at the Cobb Galleria Center. Read Entire Post

Georgia Power customers can take advantage of the $525 rebate offer (PDF 160KB) by replacing their existing gas water heater with an energy-efficient electric Marathon® water heater.  Read Entire Post

"Green" counter tops are products made from recycled materials, (such as reclaimed wood, paper, glass) or renewable materials (cork, bamboo, concrete) that have minimal impact on the environment during their production/ creation. They are manufactured in a variety of different combinations of natural and man-made materials to make composite slabs. Most 'green" counter tops will include some form of recycled waste into the composition of the final material. These renewed counter tops are an attractive and viable substitution to many conventional counter surfaces. Read Entire Post

If you're planning some home remodeling, why not consider ideas for going green at home? Patty Kim from the Green Guide shows simple but significant green home remodeling tips to improve your personal environment and help the planet, too. Read Entire Post

Most of us use far more water at home than we realize. Here are some good home water conservation tips from Patty Kim, of National Geographic’s Green Guide. Patty has numerous tips on how to cut back on water use, from the bathroom to the driveway  Read Entire Post

Green remodeling is simple. The idea is to change the world, one room at a time, says David Johnston, owner of the consulting firm What's Working, Boulder, Colo., and author of a recent book on green remodeling.

The hard part for a remodelers is helping homeowners decide just how "green" they want their rooms or homes to be. Because, when it comes to green remodeling, you don't have to do everything, but anything you can do will help.  Read Entire Post

Nearly everyone is familiar with the ritual of turning on their shower valve and letting the cold water run out before getting in the shower, or for that matter doing the same thing at the sink before washing his hands. This is not only an annoying waste of time, but a tremendous waste of water as well. Read Entire Post

The good news is saving money on heating means you're also using less energy, which is good for the planet. Here's how to heat your home eco-consciously with Patty Kim from National Geographic's The Green Guide. Read Entire Post

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