GreenBlog SF

Some quick tips for how to get organized and add some green and sustainable practices to your life.

Invest in a reusable water bottle….saves so many plastic bottles, and space in your kitchen for the palletes of water bottles.

Reduce your paper billing – whenever you get the chance to pay bills online- do so!

Bring your [...]

We are GREENing the Sky’s now as Southwest Airlines launches a green plane to their fleet.
They made the planes lighter, helping to reduce fuel emissions.  Their approach seems a bit gratuitous for now as they aim for replacing cabin materials with longer lasting product with the aim of reducing waste.  They have achieved LEED standards in Water [...]

Here is a Great Link for Goodwill Industries. They propose a wonderful costume recycling idea. You can gather friends and families costumes and pass them along! Click on the link to find a center near you!
http://app.en25.com/e/es.aspx?s=1259&e=139&elq=01cab37cba7548a696917571c63b8853
Remember to pass the word along.  I pass along GREEN Tips, recycling information and any other resource I have, every [...]

Here’s the latest on the first time home buyers tax credit!!!
http://www.edesignations.com/blog/2009/10/real-estate-loans-first-time-home.asp

Here is a great list of links to check out regarding all things GREEN that you might think of including, GREEN building, energy, tips, walkability, water, land use, design, recycling, interior designers, shopping, conservation, fuel efficiencyand more.

Search for any type of property that is being shown as an OPEN HOUSE in San Francisco.

SFAR MLS Goes Green
SFAR MLS is excited to announce the addition of “Green Features” to our property descriptions. You will now find the following amenities in the Single Family Home, Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft and 2-4 Units property types:
1) Bamboo Floors
2) Cork Floors
3) Recycled Carpet
4) Natural Fiber Carpet
5) Energy Star Appliance(s)
6) Dual Flush Toilet
Stay tuned for more Green [...]

Erika Burke with Zephyr Real Estate has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR”s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAE>