Thursday, November 19, 2009 | Follow Us:
The Vivacious Miss Audacious and Mr. Paw at home on the West Side
The Vivacious Miss Audacious and Mr. Paw at home on the West Side - Brian Kelly

Environment Features

From Bake Sales to Art Markets

Teri O'Driscoll did a little multitasking when she suggested that her school's Parent Teacher Student Association sponsor a market where artists using recycled materials could sell their wares. The result: raise money for City High, teach kids to be mindful of the environment and support local artists.read on…

Art in the Ear of the Beholder

Scott Naylor deals in "purposeful art," where a creation can incorporate sound and lighting as well as sculpture for use by companies, bars, restaurants or even someone's own entertainment center. Get an earful about Loud Art Design. read on…

Seeing the Forest... and the Trees

East Hills activitst Carol Moore says many people don't see the most effective way for them to support the green movement, even though it's staring them right in the face. Care for the trees, she beckons. read on…

When Being Green Makes Cents

You'd think that getting companies to consider their carbon footprints would be a hard sell in an economy that has cratered, but Nate Gillette says businesses are becoming receptive to "green building" practices.  Why?  Because energy efficiency cuts overhead expenses and adds to a property's value. read on…