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653 pounds. . .

Did you know. . .

The average paper use for South America is 80 pounds per person.

The average paper use for Europe is 291 pounds per person.

The average paper use for everyone on the planet is 119 pounds per person.

But here's the kicker. . .

The average paper use in the United States is 653 pounds per person. . .and half of that ends up in the landfill. . .

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Added by River City Recycling on March 5, 2010 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Try some of these Green tips in your home!

GreenDream Construction would like to offer you a few ideas on ways to not only reduce the strain on our environment, but also put some money back in your pocket each year. These are all relatively small investments (most less than $100.00) that will pay huge dividends for long periods of time.

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Added by GreenDream Construction on March 1, 2010 at 11:11am — No Comments

Give the gift of GREEN.

Here's another idea for gift giving:

Instead of purchasing yet another trinket, tie, or scented candle package that will probably get re-gifted, purchase your loved one two months of curbside recycling from River City Recycling.

It's something that you know will get used and you don't even have to leave home to buy it! Now that's giving the gift of green!

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Added by River City Recycling on February 25, 2010 at 7:54am — No Comments

Green, not greenwashing!

What does it look like for a town to really go green, not just say it's going green, and devise ways for big developers and favorite contractors to get zoning exemptions and "points" for high density projects? It's worth following some of America's green leaders: http://www.alternet.org/environment/145085/pioneering_towns_are_rushing_to_kick_the_carbon_addiction_--_has_you… Continue

Added by Lana Sutton on January 17, 2010 at 10:23am — No Comments

Petition: Think Local Food First

Feel free to join us at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222683851119&ref=mf in expressing your commitment to the Think Local Food First online petition. By signing there, or stating your support directly to me, you're supporting the freshest, highest-quality, farm-fresh food, as well as our local economy and farmers. You're also asking our government to do the same with our tax dollars. Through this petition,… Continue

Added by Lana Sutton on December 24, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

I'm not getting meeting notices

by email. And the team calendars aren't visible at this time! How are people supposed to know when these teams meet, especially since the times get changed at the last minute? Continue

Added by Lana Sutton on November 16, 2009 at 8:09pm — 18 Comments

Expanding Chattanooga Green Citizen Access

All 17 of the Chattanooga Green citizen teams are up on Facebook now, so that all citizens can participate without hassling with the city's difficult and limiting website and meeting times. Join all 17, or just the ones that align with your specific expertise or passion: * Smart Growth: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=95401774966 * Communications:… Continue

Added by Lana Sutton on October 31, 2009 at 2:30pm — 10 Comments

Thank you, Greener Chattanooga members, who got my account undeleted

Thank you, everyone who called the city, for getting my Chattanooga Green account reinstated on greenerchattanooga.com. CG has said it will no longer delete the accounts of citizens who request that the 17 Greener Chattanooga groups be made more inclusive, transparent and accessible to citizens. A group representing our government can't legally censor citizens, especially ones asking that more citizens be allowed to participate through Facebook, email blasts and Twitter, since so many of Chattan… Continue

Added by Lana Sutton on October 21, 2009 at 6:30pm — 5 Comments

Over $13,000 raised at this year's Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k

Crisp air and Tennessee dirt packed trails welcomed more than 600 determined trail runners the morning of October 3, 2009, for the 9th Annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k and 11 miler. Race entries and matching donations from a variety of sponsors raised over $13,000 for The Wilderness Trail Running Association (aka The Boonies). Th… Continue

Added by Rock/Creek on October 19, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

DREAM BIG, THINK SMALL! – PART II

This is part II of a two-part run-down of Collier’s green lunch on Sept. 8th at green|spaces. In part I of this article, we explained that most homebuyers want the best price per square foot on the market. This makes perfect sense until we look at it from a sustainability standpoint. So we suggested th… Continue

Added by Collier Construction on September 22, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

DREAM BIG, THINK SMALL! – PART I

This is part one of a two-part run-down of Collier’s green lunch on Sept. 8th at green|spaces with Wayne Williams of TWH Architects, Donna Williams of Live Urban, Jeff Cannon and Anj McClain of green|spaces, and Kim Ray of Conditionaire. If you’d like to join us… Continue

Added by Collier Construction on September 15, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Are your neighbors complaining about your compost pile?

Come join us at Crabtreee Farms on Thursday September 3, 5:30-6:30 to learn about composting with worms. Topics will include: How vermicomposting is different from backyard composting How to setup and maintain a worm composting system Observing a working worm bin system How to use vermicompost in your garden Question and answer time Monthly Commun… Continue

Added by Matt Thompson on August 28, 2009 at 8:50pm — 1 Comment

Last Fridys on Main

This Friday (August 28) Is the last Friday so we will be having our Last Fridays on Main party at Area 61, this month with a jewelry show. Will be a great time and the rest of us have new things in the gallery. Have sold some pieces of furniture so don't hesitate if there is something you like. Continue

Added by Philip Timm on August 26, 2009 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Did you choose your home heating system?

Most of us have a home that is heated by either a gas furnace or a heat pump. Most of us didn't make the choice between the two. This is the most expensive budget item in most homeowners lives and they sometimes don't even know the source. I am a professional heat and air technician and know the difference between the two. I decided on heat pumps many years ago and in the past 8 years, I have been promoting Hybrid heat pumps. To me it is the perfect compromise. You can see the description on my… Continue

Added by David Edward Evatt on August 25, 2009 at 7:49am — No Comments

Green Tips #31

A green tip for gift giving. Instead of using wrapping paper, be a little creative. The reusable shopping bags make an excellent gift bag and also become an extra gift. They cost about the same as a gift bag and will be very well recieved. Wrap a baby shower gift in a baby blanket or cloth diaper. Who else has some creative wrapping ideas? Continue

Added by River City Recycling on August 18, 2009 at 8:21am — No Comments

YOU ARE INVITED

You are invited to attend the premier of (re)source: The Value of Green Residential Properties - a 2 hour seminar by local green building experts who will address the environmental, health and cost benefits of green homes.… Continue

Added by Collier Construction on August 12, 2009 at 1:56pm — No Comments

Demystifying the LEED for Homes Process

By Bryan Youngblood | July 2009 - Lately in Chattanooga, LEED has dominated headlines—coverage has spanned everything from exciting new LEED certified developments many months away to the latest building certifications. But for homeowners, the question remains, “so what is LEED and what does it have to do with me?” We thought our LEED AP Project Manager Bryan Youngblood could break it down and give some insight into the LEED process. He is an expert in green building, and serves as Collier Co… Continue

Added by Collier Construction on August 7, 2009 at 9:05am — No Comments

Green Spaces Tour Bus

Since my post about the pick-up truck got a response I will post another. Afew weeks ago I was at the gallery when a tour bus pulled up across the street and let out a lot of passengers for a meeting and lunch at GreenSpaces. The bus then parked on Rossville Avenue and idled for hours until the people reboarded and left for home. I posted this on Facebook and got no response,shows how much people on Facebook care! Continue

Added by Philip Timm on August 4, 2009 at 8:31pm — 3 Comments

Green Tip #72 - Boating

Before boating, place a single oil absorbing pad in your bilge to soak up any oil, grease, or gas before it is pumped overboard by the bilge pump. It only takes 1 drop of oil to contaminate 1,000 gallons of water. Let's keep our lakes and rivers clean so they may be safely used for generations to come! Continue

Added by River City Recycling on August 3, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

Area 61

While at the gallery Friday I noticed a Ford super duty, quad cab pick-up park in front, I walked up and noticed the sign on the side read- " Eco-Green..." ( I purposely have not posted the whole name). So I wondered- How much are these people really thinking or are they just totally fake? Continue

Added by Philip Timm on August 2, 2009 at 9:00pm — 3 Comments