High Performance Green Homes

Published July 27, 2010 by Melisa Camp Almost 8 out of 10 plastic water bottles will end up in a landfill. Recycling a single plastic bottle  can conserve enough energy to light a 60-watt light bulb for up to six hours. According to Earth 911. Newsflash: Water bottles leak harmful chemicals  int...

Published July 3, 2010 by Melisa Camp My committee, the Residential Green Building Committee, is putting together a certified Green home tour on Nov. 6, 2010. It will include LEED for Homes and NAHB certified homes. Here is a quick comparison of the two different green building programs, both rel...

Published June 11, 2010 by Melisa Camp Yesterday I attended the Green Phoenix Chamber’s monthly meeting where two speakers talked about eco-friendly printing. I know what you are thinking. No, it is not more expensive, and yes you should put some time into researching your printer.   Your company...

Published June 4, 2010 by Melisa Camp I have been a Green Mama almost a year now! Today I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned about raising an eco-friendly family. The food you choose to feed your family is so important. My son eats almost all organic and we try to too. Pesticides, h...

Published June 4, 2010 by Melisa Camp Pools and spas are a huge energy user with the pump running and heater going a lot of the day. Saving water, reducing energy use, and saving money are all things to consider when thinking about making your pool or spa system energy efficient.   Invest in a so...

Published May 15, 2010 by Melisa Camp It is that time of year again. Whether you are having one or going to one, graduation parties are probably on your agenda this month. Here a few tips to keep your graduation green. Send an evite instead of a invitation. If you are set on announcements check i...

Published May 12, 2010 and edited Oct 2, 2013 by Melisa Camp   If you consume alcoholic beverages, try organic beer or wine. They're better for your health and the planet, and they taste good too. As a red wine enthusiast I have noticed organic choices popping up many places and thought it was w...

Published April 23, 2010 and edited Oct. 2, 2013 by Melisa Camp Refrigerators are the single largest user of power in the home and lately, it seems like every store is advertising appliance sales and rebates.   If you are thinking about upgrading outdated appliances there are some things you sho...

Green Getaways: Take a Green Vacation by Melisa Camp Published April 15, 2010 Tax refunds are filed, now what to do with your refund (hopefully your CPA is as good as mine)….take a vacation! There are green options even when you are vacationing. Here are a few tips to make your next getaway gree...

by Melisa Camp   Published April 9, 2010, Edited Oct. 2. 2013   In 2010 the FHA approved the use of electronic signatures. What a victory! If you haven’t already heard of Docusign, Right Signature, or AAR's free esignonline, they are programs allowing you to upload documents and send to recipient...