A couple articles this week point out how instead of disparaging modern conveniences, we should appreciate them—and respect them enough not to waste them. Hans Rosling and the magic washing machine – TED Talks. TED talks are usually engaging, but this one really makes me appreciate the standard of living that we enjoy. Plastic: Too […]

Okay, they’re more Sunday (almost Monday) green links. Close enough. Myths About Insulating Old House Walls – About Your House. Adding cellulose insulation to old homes could lead to moisture problems? (Thanks, Brian.) How to Install Cellulose Insulation – Green Building Advisor. Or not. How to Air-Seal an Attic: Introduction – Green Building Advisor. More on […]

I don’t get the uproar over the Whole Foods in JP. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to hate something like McDonald’s? Why do liberals turn on each other so much? The hypocrisy of the outcry over Whole Foods and Wal-Mart – Boston Globe. I admit to disliking Wal-Mart, but my brother actually loved working there. […]

The LEED question is especially interesting to me because Berklee’s debating this for their new building. I’m still not sure what they’ve decided. To LEED or Not to LEED – Today’s Campus. The conclusion seems to be that LEED certifiable isn’t good enough, because without third-party verification it’s not as rigorous. What Makes Housing Really […]

One of the small farms that’s part of Maine’s Own Organic milk is in Dexter, near where I grew up. An Organic Milk Experiment in Maine – New York Times. Jason and I just found this at Whole Foods about a month ago. Not All CFLs Are Created Equal – Green Lifestyle Consulting. Don’t give […]