http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/holiday-economics-chose-green.html The often antagonistic relationship between money green and environmental green is-paradoxically-where ideologies clash and also where some of the biggest social changes can occur. The often antagonistic relationship between money green and environmental green is-paradoxically-where ideologies clash and also where some of the biggest social changes can occur. Money Penny Pinching Take Action Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:40:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/holiday-economics-chose-green.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/microfinance-organizations-maximum-impact.html Confused about the ins and outs of microfinance? Check this list for seven different lenders--and the who, where, and how of the people they help. Confused about the ins and outs of microfinance? Check this list for seven different lenders--and the who, where, and how of the people they help. Charity Do-Gooding Economics Fair Trade Money Take Action Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/microfinance-organizations-maximum-impact.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/nietart-women-microfinance-business.html Robyn Nietert started the Women's Microfinance Initiative with a trial run of 20 loans, none more than $150, that women in rural Uganda would use to start their own businesses. In less than two years, the organization has not had a single default, and is now up to a total of 680 loans to 329 borrowers. Next projects include partnering with a formal bank in Uganda-and solar panels. Learn more about WMI's accomplishments in this interview with Robyn Nietert. Robyn Nietert started the Women's Microfinance Initiative with a trial run of 20 loans, none more than $150, that women in rural Uganda would use to start their own businesses. In less than two years, the organization has not had a single default, and is now up to a total of 680 loans to 329 borrowers. Next projects include partnering with a formal bank in Uganda-and solar panels. Learn more about WMI's accomplishments in this interview with Robyn Nietert. Appropriate Technology Do-Gooding Economics Environmental Charity Green Community Green Investing Money Take Action Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/nietart-women-microfinance-business.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Heating Money Take Action Water Conservation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... Architectural Salvage Cooling Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Money Non-Toxic Paint Water Conservation Windows Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/introduction-building-blocks.html Building blocks are the foundation of your eco-friendly home. From bricks to wood to rammed earth and logs, this what your green home will be built upon. Our choices are influenced by history, local culture, and availability of materials. Here we have listed the pluses and minuses of each, but choose among them carefully. There are more considerations than just energy. Building blocks are the foundation of your eco-friendly home. From bricks to wood to rammed earth and logs, this what your green home will be built upon. Our choices are influenced by history, local culture, and availability of materials. Here we have listed the pluses and minuses of each, but choose among them carefully. There are more considerations than just energy. Energy Green Building Heating Money Saving Energy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/introduction-building-blocks.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/building-blocks-concrete-forms.html Insulated concrete forms are a system of stackable blocks of expanded polystyrene that are filled with concrete and reinforcing as required, resulting in a strong, well-insulated wall. Insulated concrete forms are a system of stackable blocks of expanded polystyrene that are filled with concrete and reinforcing as required, resulting in a strong, well-insulated wall. Energy Energy Efficiency Green Building Green Design Heating Maps Money Treehugger Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:14:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/building-blocks-concrete-forms.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-investing-guide.html Green investing means putting your money in places that support the environment and sustainability. Invest in your nest egg and the future with green investing. Green investing means putting your money in places that support the environment and sustainability. Invest in your nest egg and the future with green investing. Green Investing Money Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-investing-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/brent-ridge-beekman-farm.html You'll rarely hear adjectives like 'hot' and 'young' used to describe farmers.Change Makers is series of interviews with people famous and obscure who are creating a more sustainable world through their work. You'll rarely hear adjectives like 'hot' and 'young' used to describe farmers.Change Makers is series of interviews with people famous and obscure who are creating a more sustainable world through their work. Change Makers Dairy Gardening Green Careers Green Home Incandescent Light Bulbs Money New York Off The Grid Organic Planet Green Skin Care Treehugger Video Websites Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/brent-ridge-beekman-farm.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-business-good-environment.html Trish Riley, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Greening Your Business, talks about the simple steps that can have a big impact on your office's carbon footprint (and on the bottom line). Trish Riley, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Greening Your Business, talks about the simple steps that can have a big impact on your office's carbon footprint (and on the bottom line). Eco-Friendly Office Green Companies Money Saving Energy Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-business-good-environment.html