Category Archives: Environment

Green Roofs

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Guest

Historically, mankind has grown plants atop structures since ancient times. The ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia (4th millennium BC– 600 BC) had plantings of trees and shrubs on above ground terraces according to Heather Shimmin’s website: http://www.heathershimmin.com/a-brief-history-of-roof-gardens.   What is a … Continue reading →

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Reclaimed Wood: What It Is and Where It Comes From

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Guest

When people need wood, one of the first places they go is the neighborhood lumberyard or home improvement store. A more sustainable alternative, however, is to use reclaimed wood. Reclaimed, or salvaged, wood is catching on as consumers increasingly look … Continue reading →

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What are Green Jobs?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Guest

As of 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their definition of green jobs, stating, “Green jobs are either:  jobs in businesses that produce goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, or jobs in which … Continue reading →

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Why we need trees

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

The other day, I was in Annapolis, near my former residence when I noticed there were townhouses being built. Out of curiosity, I drove by, only to discover the trees – aka thick wooded area – had all been cut … Continue reading →

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Rain Barrels – For Commercial and Residential use

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

What is a rain barrel? According to the Department of Natural Resources  a rain barrel is usually a 55-gallon drum with a vinyl hose, PVC couplings, a screened grate (to keep out debris and insects) and other off-the-shelf items. A … Continue reading →

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BayScapes for gardens, the Bay, and your business

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Guest

How can BayScaping your property be good for your employees, your community and your business? What are BayScapes? BayScapes are landscapes that are environmentally-friendly and benefit people, communities, wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Eastern … Continue reading →

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Stormwater Management – Time to Rebuild our Green Infrastructure

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Ned

It has been a challenging week. The county has introduced legislation to create a guaranteed fund for repairing and enhancing our stormwater infrastructure here in Howard County. This is not a minor thing. The county and the development community have … Continue reading →

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Business Community Gets Behind Cleaner Energy and Climate Change Policies

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Ned

The large rally on the DC Mall today offered a number of insights into the mood in the country for implementing cleaner Energy and Climate Change policies in the US. From the interviews I conducted the 40,000 plus crowd was … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Springtime Gardening Tips

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Guest

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, now is the time to prepare, plan, and plant for sustainable springtime planting. Focusing on the Mid-Atlantic region, these gardening tips can be accomplished over the next few months. PREPARATION The … Continue reading →

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Maryland General Assembly – Environmental Legislative Agenda 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Guest

It’s a new year and environmental issues abound in the Maryland Legislature. According to the League of Conservation Voters, www.mdlcv.org/issues, the hot ticket items for this year’s Environmental Legislative Agenda are: Clean Water Healthy Families Offshore Wind Marcellus Shale – … Continue reading →

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