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Green Roofs
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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Tagged green roof, save energy
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Reclaimed Wood: What It Is and Where It Comes From
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
Posted in Environment, Guest Contributors, Uncategorized
Tagged Green, reclaimed wood, recycle, repurpose, reuse, sustainable, wood
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What are Green Jobs?
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
Why we need trees
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
Posted in Business Management, Environment, Guest Contributors, Opportunities
Tagged business, businesses, employees, forestry, health, oxygen, runoff, shade, soil erosion, storm water, stormwater, trees
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BayScapes for gardens, the Bay, and your business
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
Posted in Business Management, Environment, Guest Contributors, Opportunities
Tagged Bay, bayscaping, business, employees, gardening, gardens, health, landscaping, yards
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Sustainable Springtime Gardening Tips
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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Tagged bayscaping, composting, Gardening Tips, native plants, soil tests, Springtime, sustainable
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Maryland General Assembly – Environmental Legislative Agenda 2013
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
Posted in Energy, Environment, Guest Contributors
Tagged 2013, bottle bill, clean water, Environmental Legislative Agenda, fracking, Maryland, Maryland General Assembly, wind power
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Your corner of the world
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on Baystride Images. The author was inspired by a keynote speech given at a conference in Norfolk by Sustainable Growth’s Ned Tillman. By John Gresham Yes, after way too long, I am back on … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Guest Contributors, People
Tagged Baystride Images, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Jacks Creek, John Gresham, Maryland, NAI, National Association of Interpretation, Ned Tillman, Norfolk, The Chesapeake Watershed: A Sense of Place and a Call to Action, the Parrot Islands, Virginia, Virginia Outdoors, Virginia State Parks
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Composting is a simple way to act sustainably at home and work
By Danielle Angeline Composting is a natural process that turns organic material into dark, rich humus, a wonderful soil conditioner that provides nutrients to plants and helps soil retain water, thereby reducing pollution risks. According to CompostGuide.com, it is important when composting to have … Continue reading
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Tagged aerobic process, browns, carbon-rich, compost, composting, Danielle Angeline, greens, humus, nitrogen, odor, odors, organic, soil, tumbling composter, U.S. Composting Council, unpleasant
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