The 2010 Winter Olympics, now underway in Vancouver, may be the greenest Olympics ever, and not just because the lack of snow has revealed patches of green grass. The 2010 Games are clearly eco-conscious, from the use of clean-energy sources, the construction of LEED-certified buildings for the Athlete’s village, and a living roof of 400,000 native plants atop the Convention Center. Even the most prized gold, silver, and bronze medals have gone green; they were made from recycled electronics. Read the full article to learn more about why the 2010 Winter Olympics may be considered the greenest Olympics in history! [Read this article]

In our current economy, where increased attention is paid to every dollar spent, many people may question their ability to be able to afford to live green. That’s why it is important for all of us to know, that not only can green living encourage us to change some of our ordinary daily habits in a positive way, it can lessen the stress on our wallets. No doubt we can all use some help in finding some easy steps to help save both the environment and our checkbooks. “10 Green Tips under $10” is a great place to start! Read the full article if you want to learn more about taking that first step. [Read this article]