1) Kemp, William H. (2006). The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada: New Society Publishers.
Kemp’s handbook helps break down the elements of building green for those who are looking to build or renovate green but haven’t done it before and aren’t sure how to go about it. It provides helpful information, for example, that basement insulation may give you a higher payback than attic insulation. These hints are things that a builder wouldn’t find out until years of energy and heating bills later. The book contains chapters on energy conservation, heating and cooling, photovoltaic, wind and microhydro energy generation, battery selection, voltage regulation and inverters as well as backup power.
2) DeGunther, Rik. (2007). Solar Power Your Home For Dummies. United States: For Dummies.
This book is a hands-on guide that includes tips on making your home more energy efficient with solar power. Chapters include how to choose and install your best solar system, handle small to large solar projects, heat and cool your house with solar enegery, install exterior solar lighting, handle swimming pool, water heater, or vitalization solar projects, create greenhouses or solar rooms, build, buy, or sell a solar home, finance your solar investments, take advantage of tax rebates and incentives associated with solar power and avoid the worst solar mistakes. This book would be useful for the solar power beginner.
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Multimedia Resources
1) Corbis/Construction Photography. (2001-2008). Man Building House with Sustainable Timber 42-18379196 RM [Photograph]. United States: Corbis Corporation.
This photograph needs little explanation. The man in it is constructing a house out of sustainable timber. The timber looks just like regular timber would. It looks like regular wood. This image proves that living and building sustainably doesn’t always mean sacrificing the beauty of your home. Most green materials look identical to non-green materials.
2) Corbis/Art on File. (2001-2008). Solar Panels on Roof of Chicago Center for Green Technology 42-17853000 RM [Photograph]. United States: Corbis Corporation.
This photograph shows what solar panels look like when used on roofing. It is useful to gain a better understand of how solar panels look and work in a design. It should also be mentioned, that solar panels are not exclusively used in large corporations design, but can be incorporated into homes too. Solar panels may be applied to any structure’s roof.
3) Luxmoore, Benedict. (2001-2008). Building Research Establishment’s Osborne Demonstration House 42-18424440 RM [Photograph]. Watford, England: Corbis Corporation.
Luxmoore’s photograph shows a sustainable housing project that was built for green engineering research. The house looks modern but not all green homes look any different than normal homes.
This photograph needs little explanation. The man in it is constructing a house out of sustainable timber. The timber looks just like regular timber would. It looks like regular wood. This image proves that living and building sustainably doesn’t always mean sacrificing the beauty of your home. Most green materials look identical to non-green materials.
2) Corbis/Art on File. (2001-2008). Solar Panels on Roof of Chicago Center for Green Technology 42-17853000 RM [Photograph]. United States: Corbis Corporation.
This photograph shows what solar panels look like when used on roofing. It is useful to gain a better understand of how solar panels look and work in a design. It should also be mentioned, that solar panels are not exclusively used in large corporations design, but can be incorporated into homes too. Solar panels may be applied to any structure’s roof.
3) Luxmoore, Benedict. (2001-2008). Building Research Establishment’s Osborne Demonstration House 42-18424440 RM [Photograph]. Watford, England: Corbis Corporation.
Luxmoore’s photograph shows a sustainable housing project that was built for green engineering research. The house looks modern but not all green homes look any different than normal homes.
Online Blogs
1) TreeHugger. (2008, March). TreeHugger Blog. Retrieved March 13, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.treehugger.com/.
TreeHugger is not the typical type of blog that you’d expect; It looks more like a small website. What’s useful is a list of links for “Top TreeHugger Searches” which includes: solar, house of the future, bamboo, wind turbine, bicycle, furniture, shoes, Tristan pretty man, prefab, and plastic bags. All are green related searches and it’s a convenient way to find the information that you need quickly. The site also includes a job board for those who are seeking jobs in the green industry. Best of all, there is a “How To Go Green” section with links that include how to green you’re: lighting, water, work, furniture, and even your sex life.
2) GreenLAgirl. (2008, March). GreenLAgirl Blog. Retrieved March 13, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://greenlagirl.com/.
GreenLAgirl started out on a blogspot and later transformed into it’s own website, although it is still a blog. The author is a graduate student living in Los Angeles where living green is more work. The blog details green lifestyle and ways to enjoy it such as L.A.’s The Tap Project, a UNICEF campaign to help make clean tap water available to children around the world. Green topics with links on the site include caffeine, organic, L.A. restaurants, alcohol, consumerism, solutions, travel, questions and art. The site is useful for green solutions and topics in an urban area.
TreeHugger is not the typical type of blog that you’d expect; It looks more like a small website. What’s useful is a list of links for “Top TreeHugger Searches” which includes: solar, house of the future, bamboo, wind turbine, bicycle, furniture, shoes, Tristan pretty man, prefab, and plastic bags. All are green related searches and it’s a convenient way to find the information that you need quickly. The site also includes a job board for those who are seeking jobs in the green industry. Best of all, there is a “How To Go Green” section with links that include how to green you’re: lighting, water, work, furniture, and even your sex life.
2) GreenLAgirl. (2008, March). GreenLAgirl Blog. Retrieved March 13, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://greenlagirl.com/.
GreenLAgirl started out on a blogspot and later transformed into it’s own website, although it is still a blog. The author is a graduate student living in Los Angeles where living green is more work. The blog details green lifestyle and ways to enjoy it such as L.A.’s The Tap Project, a UNICEF campaign to help make clean tap water available to children around the world. Green topics with links on the site include caffeine, organic, L.A. restaurants, alcohol, consumerism, solutions, travel, questions and art. The site is useful for green solutions and topics in an urban area.
International Sites
1) Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development. (2008) Retrieved March 9, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.oecd.org/home/0,3305,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html.
OECD is based in Paris, France and aims to bring together the governments of 30 countries world-wide. Their site outlines their goals: to support sustainable economis growth, boost employment, raise living standards, maintain financial stability, assist countries’ economic development, and contribute to growth in world trade. OECD collaborates with countries such as Brazil, China and Russia and offers “All you need to know in 15 slides” in 7 different languages. The site includes a link to search by country and has it’s own bookshop to distribute it’s extensive collection of publishings. The U.S. is a member of the OECD.
OECD is based in Paris, France and aims to bring together the governments of 30 countries world-wide. Their site outlines their goals: to support sustainable economis growth, boost employment, raise living standards, maintain financial stability, assist countries’ economic development, and contribute to growth in world trade. OECD collaborates with countries such as Brazil, China and Russia and offers “All you need to know in 15 slides” in 7 different languages. The site includes a link to search by country and has it’s own bookshop to distribute it’s extensive collection of publishings. The U.S. is a member of the OECD.
For-Profit Associations
1) The Nature Conservancy. (2008, March 12). Retrieved March 12, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.nature.org/?src=t1.
The Nature Conservancy itself is not limited to just sustainable living. They cover all aspects of the environment from marine bio life to land and rivers. Why their website is a great source for sustainability is because they supply an online calculator on their website where you can calculate your carbon footprint on an individual level or a household level. This tool is certainly useful for those who are curious about what effect they have on the environment. The conservancy employs more than 700 staff scientists that help save the environment on a daily basis.
The Nature Conservancy itself is not limited to just sustainable living. They cover all aspects of the environment from marine bio life to land and rivers. Why their website is a great source for sustainability is because they supply an online calculator on their website where you can calculate your carbon footprint on an individual level or a household level. This tool is certainly useful for those who are curious about what effect they have on the environment. The conservancy employs more than 700 staff scientists that help save the environment on a daily basis.
Non-Profit Association
1) Climate Protection Campaign. (2008, March 5). Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.climateprotectioncampaign.org/background/index.php.
CPC’s website is helpful because it a lot of information. It has petitions that are being pushed onto government, state’s goals on how much they plan to cut their emissions, and the site also promotes education in climate protection. Another thing that is very helpful is the glossary of terms (i.e. carbon cycle, ethanol blend, and greenhouse gases). The glossary would be very helpful for people who want to know what exactly they will be effecting by living more sustainable lives. There is even a section called “The Big Picture” that breaks down what climate protection is all about.
2) U.S. Green Building Council. (2008, March). Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.usgbc.org/.
The U.S. Green Buiding Counil is a non-profit association that works to make green building more accessible to everyone. They have a website with links to certify your green building, join their organization or a chapter, enroll in educational classes and request speakers. Zthe also have a resources page and a good amount of featured highlights. This association does a good job pushing education as a very important part of green technology and their website is a great place to explore other green buildings that are already in existence.
CPC’s website is helpful because it a lot of information. It has petitions that are being pushed onto government, state’s goals on how much they plan to cut their emissions, and the site also promotes education in climate protection. Another thing that is very helpful is the glossary of terms (i.e. carbon cycle, ethanol blend, and greenhouse gases). The glossary would be very helpful for people who want to know what exactly they will be effecting by living more sustainable lives. There is even a section called “The Big Picture” that breaks down what climate protection is all about.
2) U.S. Green Building Council. (2008, March). Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.usgbc.org/.
The U.S. Green Buiding Counil is a non-profit association that works to make green building more accessible to everyone. They have a website with links to certify your green building, join their organization or a chapter, enroll in educational classes and request speakers. Zthe also have a resources page and a good amount of featured highlights. This association does a good job pushing education as a very important part of green technology and their website is a great place to explore other green buildings that are already in existence.
Trade Magazine or Scholarly Journals
1) Yudelson, J. (2008, January). The Green-Building Revolution. Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning HPAC Engineering, 80(1), 8-10. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from Academic Search Complete database.
Yudelson’s article is not for those unfamiliar with building terminology; what is helpful is that there are statistics presented in the article; however, no sources are cited for further follow-up. The statistics tell the number of new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Building) registered and certified projects. The article also cites global warming as the reason sustainable building is a rapidly growing business. It also discusses the differences between German and U.S. building energy concepts. According to the article, Germany uses half the energy per building that the U.S. does; reasons are discussed briefly.
2) Building Green, LLC. (2008, March). Building Green. Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.buildinggreen.com/
BuildingGreen.com contains lots of information about green technology, primarily more for building or renovating an existing building. It includes articles on timely green design information. Sections on the page include: “Learn,” an area that provides basic information on green design; “CSI Divisions,” which outlines green building based on the CSI MasterFormat; “LEED Credits,” which has links to other articles based on LEED; “Green Products” contains links to the materials green builders would be interested in, such as roofing; “Projects” offers case studies on green building; and “News” which provides the latest information on sustainable building material.
3) Penton Media, Inc. (2008, March). HPAC Engineering - Heating, Piping, Air Conditioning. Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.hpac.com/
HPAC’s site is slightly more difficult to find green material in. The entire site is not dedicated to sustainable building, instead it focuses on building engineering in general. It is useful because it does contain subheads on green engineering. Green building information can be found under “Technology,” “Columns,” “News and Events” and “Newsletters.” The information under those sections is helpful and provides inside information as well as national news about engineering green buildings. This site, however, would not be helpful for a stay at home mother who is looking for some minor ways to live a more green lifestyle.
Yudelson’s article is not for those unfamiliar with building terminology; what is helpful is that there are statistics presented in the article; however, no sources are cited for further follow-up. The statistics tell the number of new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Building) registered and certified projects. The article also cites global warming as the reason sustainable building is a rapidly growing business. It also discusses the differences between German and U.S. building energy concepts. According to the article, Germany uses half the energy per building that the U.S. does; reasons are discussed briefly.
2) Building Green, LLC. (2008, March). Building Green. Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.buildinggreen.com/
BuildingGreen.com contains lots of information about green technology, primarily more for building or renovating an existing building. It includes articles on timely green design information. Sections on the page include: “Learn,” an area that provides basic information on green design; “CSI Divisions,” which outlines green building based on the CSI MasterFormat; “LEED Credits,” which has links to other articles based on LEED; “Green Products” contains links to the materials green builders would be interested in, such as roofing; “Projects” offers case studies on green building; and “News” which provides the latest information on sustainable building material.
3) Penton Media, Inc. (2008, March). HPAC Engineering - Heating, Piping, Air Conditioning. Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.hpac.com/
HPAC’s site is slightly more difficult to find green material in. The entire site is not dedicated to sustainable building, instead it focuses on building engineering in general. It is useful because it does contain subheads on green engineering. Green building information can be found under “Technology,” “Columns,” “News and Events” and “Newsletters.” The information under those sections is helpful and provides inside information as well as national news about engineering green buildings. This site, however, would not be helpful for a stay at home mother who is looking for some minor ways to live a more green lifestyle.
Specialized Online Reference Site
1) National Geographic. (2008, March). The Green Guide - green living tips, product reviews, environmental health news. Retrieved March 5, 2008, from the World Wide Web: http://www.thegreenquide.com/
National Geographic’s Green Guide is a condensed website that provides information on easy techniques homeowners can use to make their household more sustainable. There are links to guides that can be purchased, blogs on related topics, an A-Z listing of products, a tip of the week, and the Editor’s top picks for informational articles. This source is very user friendly and straight forward (meaning it doesn’t provide too much junk to sift through). The links are very helpful for finding other sources related to going green. Links tie into more broad topics such as alternative energy sources, buying guides, and tips and tools.
National Geographic’s Green Guide is a condensed website that provides information on easy techniques homeowners can use to make their household more sustainable. There are links to guides that can be purchased, blogs on related topics, an A-Z listing of products, a tip of the week, and the Editor’s top picks for informational articles. This source is very user friendly and straight forward (meaning it doesn’t provide too much junk to sift through). The links are very helpful for finding other sources related to going green. Links tie into more broad topics such as alternative energy sources, buying guides, and tips and tools.
Government Documents
1)U.S. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Green Energy Education Act of 2007: report (to accompany H.R. 1716) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office).Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 2007. (Y 1.1/8:110-173). Accessed: 2/11/08.
The Green Energy Education Act of 2007 describes a hearing held on November 2, 2005 hosted by the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Science. The hearing was held on “Winning Teams and Innovative Technologies from the 2005 Solar Decathlon.” The Solar Decathlon involves architecture and engineering students who design and build a house that is graded on both its energy consumption, its appearance and its functionality. A topic discussed by the panel of architects and engineers was the need to institutionalizing of such partnerships between departments on university campuses.
The Green Energy Education Act of 2007 describes a hearing held on November 2, 2005 hosted by the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Science. The hearing was held on “Winning Teams and Innovative Technologies from the 2005 Solar Decathlon.” The Solar Decathlon involves architecture and engineering students who design and build a house that is graded on both its energy consumption, its appearance and its functionality. A topic discussed by the panel of architects and engineers was the need to institutionalizing of such partnerships between departments on university campuses.
Newspaper or Magazine Articles
1) Associated Press (2008, January 22). Bans turning ‘paper or plastic’ into a debate. MSNBC.com, Business. Retrieved January 22, 2008 from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22786052/.
This article discusses the actions certain states, such as California, have taken against banning plastic bags from use in grocery stores. Some cities, for example San Francisco, and some stores, for example Whole Food Markets Inc., have already switched. San Francisco doesn’t offer bags at grocery stores at all, a ban which took effect November of 2007. Whole Foods Markets has already decided on their ban but it will not take effect nation-wide until April of this year (2008). More cities have proposed similar bans. The plastic bag industry has attempted to answer consumers concern about the environment by researching and producing more eco-friendly bags that decompose; however, at 10-15 cents per bag, they aren’t catching on at grocery stores.
2) Moss, V. (2007, January). It’s Easy Building Green. E Magazine: The Environmental Magazine, 18(1), 6-6. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from Environment Complete database.
This article is helpful for those who would like to know more about green building, but don’t know where to begin. It mentions ideas that the author took when remodeling his own home in the 1900s, and notes that in today’s greening society, most of those options are easier to take advantage of at a much reduced price. The ideas are helpful because they provide ideas for those looking for somewhere to start or those who are struggling with how to go green (besides just changing a few light bulbs, the author mentions recycled hardwood floors and sofas). The best thing the article does is provide websites and organizations where follow-up information can be found.
3) Barringer, Felicity. (2008, February 7). In Many Communities, It’s Not Easy Going Green. New York Times. Retrieved February 16, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com/.
This article begins by telling the reader how Arlington, VA and the community that surrounds it is so conducive for green travel. The urban suburb is clustered around metro stations and riding a bike is convenient if you’re going anywhere, really. It moves onto describe the difficulties other cities, such as Cleveland and Austin, have hit in their plan to live more sustainably. Though this source talks primarily about cities and the difficulties they are having, it is still useful because it tells green advocates about problems that they may encounter during their renovations. For example, one homeowner who planned to use solar panels was stopped by the neighborhood on grounds of aesthetics.
4) National Geographic (2007, December). Three Steps to Reducing Kitchen Paper Waste. Green Guide. Retrieved January 20, 2008, from http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/123/paperwaste.
This article briefly outlines three easy steps one can take to green up their kitchen slighty. The first is to reuse coffee filters. It adds that one may eliminate paper filters entirely by switching to a French press which doesn’t use a filter at all or by using a metal or hemp filter basket. The second suggestion is to use reusable clothes rather than paper towels 80 percent of the time. The remaining 20 percent it is acceptable to use standard paper towels. The third tip is to eat less processed foods. The article suggests to buy cereals that are packaged in plastic alone rather than waste cardboard boxes for no reason. Last, the article says to pack lunches in reusable lunch boxes.
This article discusses the actions certain states, such as California, have taken against banning plastic bags from use in grocery stores. Some cities, for example San Francisco, and some stores, for example Whole Food Markets Inc., have already switched. San Francisco doesn’t offer bags at grocery stores at all, a ban which took effect November of 2007. Whole Foods Markets has already decided on their ban but it will not take effect nation-wide until April of this year (2008). More cities have proposed similar bans. The plastic bag industry has attempted to answer consumers concern about the environment by researching and producing more eco-friendly bags that decompose; however, at 10-15 cents per bag, they aren’t catching on at grocery stores.
2) Moss, V. (2007, January). It’s Easy Building Green. E Magazine: The Environmental Magazine, 18(1), 6-6. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from Environment Complete database.
This article is helpful for those who would like to know more about green building, but don’t know where to begin. It mentions ideas that the author took when remodeling his own home in the 1900s, and notes that in today’s greening society, most of those options are easier to take advantage of at a much reduced price. The ideas are helpful because they provide ideas for those looking for somewhere to start or those who are struggling with how to go green (besides just changing a few light bulbs, the author mentions recycled hardwood floors and sofas). The best thing the article does is provide websites and organizations where follow-up information can be found.
3) Barringer, Felicity. (2008, February 7). In Many Communities, It’s Not Easy Going Green. New York Times. Retrieved February 16, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com/.
This article begins by telling the reader how Arlington, VA and the community that surrounds it is so conducive for green travel. The urban suburb is clustered around metro stations and riding a bike is convenient if you’re going anywhere, really. It moves onto describe the difficulties other cities, such as Cleveland and Austin, have hit in their plan to live more sustainably. Though this source talks primarily about cities and the difficulties they are having, it is still useful because it tells green advocates about problems that they may encounter during their renovations. For example, one homeowner who planned to use solar panels was stopped by the neighborhood on grounds of aesthetics.
4) National Geographic (2007, December). Three Steps to Reducing Kitchen Paper Waste. Green Guide. Retrieved January 20, 2008, from http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/123/paperwaste.
This article briefly outlines three easy steps one can take to green up their kitchen slighty. The first is to reuse coffee filters. It adds that one may eliminate paper filters entirely by switching to a French press which doesn’t use a filter at all or by using a metal or hemp filter basket. The second suggestion is to use reusable clothes rather than paper towels 80 percent of the time. The remaining 20 percent it is acceptable to use standard paper towels. The third tip is to eat less processed foods. The article suggests to buy cereals that are packaged in plastic alone rather than waste cardboard boxes for no reason. Last, the article says to pack lunches in reusable lunch boxes.
Experts
1) Scott Miller. Director of Energy and Environmental Programs, Voinovich School, Ohio University. Ridges Bldg 22 209, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-0827.
As the Director of Energy and Environmental Programs at Ohio University’s Voinovich School, Mr. Miller manages various projects (the Voinovich School is based in research and applied research for everything that is non-university associated), the Voinovich’s Environmental Team (which consists of stream and river restoration specialists) and the Consortia for Energy Economics (CE3; a group of faculty and staff who do interdisciplinary research in 3 fields: coronary, energy and environment and economics). His main area of interest is the restoration of abandoned coal mines in Southeastern Ohio. Mr. Miller can be contacted through email or phone.
2) Katy Reichlin. Education and Outreach Committee for the Ohio Ecohouse, Ohio University. mailto:kr578001@ohio.edu.
Ms. Reichlin is a student at Ohio University. She is considered an expert in sustainable living because she was one of three students to initially live in Ohio University’s Ecohouse during it’s inaugural year fro 2005-2006. Therefore, she would have first hand experience. Living in the Ecohouse, Ms. Reichlin would have been exposed to sustainable living from solar panels to gardening food to energy efficient heating and cooking systems. Even after moving out of the Ecohouse, she is still involved with the house through her position on the committee.
3) Eliot Coleman. Farmer, Four Season Farm. 609 Weir Cove Road, Harborside, ME 04642.
Mr. Coleman is the author of 4 books dealing with sustainable agriculture and organic food. Books he has written include: The Four Season Harvest, The New Organic Grower’s Four Season Harvest, The New Organic Grower: A Master’s Manual of Tools and Techniques, and The Winter Harvest Manual. He has 40-years experience in organic farming and has contributed chapters to three scientific books on organic agriculture. Former Mr. Coleman was a director of agricultural research projects, a teacher, and a lecturer on organic gardening. He also served two years as the Executive Director of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements and was an advisor to the US Department of Agriculture.
4) Carol Baxter. Free-lance writer, www.EcoMall.com. Teachgreen@aol.com.
Ms. Baxter writes a column for EcoMall.com called “Teaching Green.” She is a free-lance writer specializing in articles regarding environmental issues and has a special interest in the effect of environmental ignorance’s impact on our planet and health of our families. She is the founder of My Favorite Plant, Inc., a company that sells products that have positive economic impacts. Ms. Baxter is also in the process of writing a book called Teaching the Green.
As the Director of Energy and Environmental Programs at Ohio University’s Voinovich School, Mr. Miller manages various projects (the Voinovich School is based in research and applied research for everything that is non-university associated), the Voinovich’s Environmental Team (which consists of stream and river restoration specialists) and the Consortia for Energy Economics (CE3; a group of faculty and staff who do interdisciplinary research in 3 fields: coronary, energy and environment and economics). His main area of interest is the restoration of abandoned coal mines in Southeastern Ohio. Mr. Miller can be contacted through email or phone.
2) Katy Reichlin. Education and Outreach Committee for the Ohio Ecohouse, Ohio University. mailto:kr578001@ohio.edu.
Ms. Reichlin is a student at Ohio University. She is considered an expert in sustainable living because she was one of three students to initially live in Ohio University’s Ecohouse during it’s inaugural year fro 2005-2006. Therefore, she would have first hand experience. Living in the Ecohouse, Ms. Reichlin would have been exposed to sustainable living from solar panels to gardening food to energy efficient heating and cooking systems. Even after moving out of the Ecohouse, she is still involved with the house through her position on the committee.
3) Eliot Coleman. Farmer, Four Season Farm. 609 Weir Cove Road, Harborside, ME 04642.
Mr. Coleman is the author of 4 books dealing with sustainable agriculture and organic food. Books he has written include: The Four Season Harvest, The New Organic Grower’s Four Season Harvest, The New Organic Grower: A Master’s Manual of Tools and Techniques, and The Winter Harvest Manual. He has 40-years experience in organic farming and has contributed chapters to three scientific books on organic agriculture. Former Mr. Coleman was a director of agricultural research projects, a teacher, and a lecturer on organic gardening. He also served two years as the Executive Director of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements and was an advisor to the US Department of Agriculture.
4) Carol Baxter. Free-lance writer, www.EcoMall.com. Teachgreen@aol.com.
Ms. Baxter writes a column for EcoMall.com called “Teaching Green.” She is a free-lance writer specializing in articles regarding environmental issues and has a special interest in the effect of environmental ignorance’s impact on our planet and health of our families. She is the founder of My Favorite Plant, Inc., a company that sells products that have positive economic impacts. Ms. Baxter is also in the process of writing a book called Teaching the Green.
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