The GreenRoost Blog

Continuing this mini blog series about everyday actions regular people can take to help create sustainable environments, here are five more tips!
1. Are you still using that old leaf blower?  Raking is much better for the planet, not to mention your health!  The same is true for a push mower instead of a gas-powered or [...]

Cell phones are ubiquitous accessories these days, almost appendages for some of us. Have you ever considered the impact your constant connectedness could have? For instance does your provider do any of the following:

- Donate regularly to Greenpeace, Defenders of Wildlife, Doctors Without Borders, and Natural Resources Defense Council?
- Oppose drilling in the [...]

We like to think that we are progressing with time. While it is true in many instances, it is not always the case. A great example is, of course, the Dark Ages. Eratosthenes back in Ancient Greece was just a few miles off when calculating the circumference of the Earth - certainly did way better [...]

I have to say that today’s Live Expo event in Plano (Dallas area) was impressive in many ways. I had no idea that so many people would show up to learn about green products and services. To see that all these DFW people are interested in making their lifestyles more sustainable was really encouraging! (And it was great to [...]

I’ve been doing some research on solar panels - trying to find the best and most practical solution for our home to become more sustainable. Earth4Energy came up in a few Google searches.
If you are a complete novice to the solar energy (like I was ) the claim looks great - for as little as [...]