The indoor lifestyle of the elderly in nursing homes limits access to natural light. As we age, our eyes let in less light. Because of this, we need more light to stimulate our circadian system, or “body clock”, which tells us when to fall asleep and when to wake up. Therefore, nursing homes designed [...]
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Planting flowers, pulling weeds and pruning wayward branches good for the soul? You betcha!
The American Horticulture Therapy Association, among others, list enhanced cognitive functioning, improved concentration, stimulation of memory, reduced stress, increased self-worth, improved fine and gross motor skills as just some of the benefits of practicing and observing horticulture.
For these reasons it is important [...]
Let’s face it, cleanliness and remaining germ-free is a high priority for everyone this time of year. Maintaining a healthy environment doesn’t mean we have to compromise our commitment to sustainable living. Method, a unique line of cleaning products features hand soaps, laundry detergent, multi–purpose cleaners, and much more. As an added bonus, this product [...]
Since Green Toys manufactures all their products within the United States, it reduces the amount of transportation and greenhouse gases emitted into our environment. Recycled milk jugs are reprocessed into high-density polyethylene, a clean fresh plastic, before they are molded into toys. Not only are these toys made from recycled material but Green Toys [...]
It’s no surprise that Buffalo, including surrounding towns, would have an ‘extreme’ volunteer number for the home make-over project that occurred on the West Side of the city. I myself was one of the “…about 4,500 people — far more than usual for other “Home Edition” cities” that signed up to be a possible volunteer. [...]
Tips and Tricks to Travel Green this holiday season:
1. Search for Green Travel & Green Plane Tickets, non-stop flights are the best! Green Air Travel: 8 Tips for Making your Air Travel Greener)
2. Get Green Travel Gear (Reviews on Green Travel Gear)
3. Book a Green Hotel (Find Environmentally Friendly Hotels)
4. Even Carbon Offset (Best Carbon [...]
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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has an ongoing program designed to help NYS agencies, schools, hospitals, commercial groups, and non-profit agencies improve their energy efficiency. The program operates on a cost-shared basis, where customers and NYSERDA work together to pay for energy-use consultations and recommendations. Recent organizations that have participated in [...]
There is no more valuable asset to pass on to future generations than arable land, as Diane Held, New York field representative for the American Farmland Trust explained in her November 09, 2009 article in the Buffalo News.
http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/anothervoice/story/853279.html
In Western New York we are blessed with some of the most productive famland in the country. Number one on [...]
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy celebrated its Grand Re-Opening Saturday, November 7th. The celebration began with a live Latin Band and a heartfelt welcome speech by School Principal, Donna Jackson.
The celebration continued with a plethora of speakers including the Superintendent of Buffalo Schools, Dr. James A Williams. Dr. Williams referred to the brilliant daylighting strategies used in [...]
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“Heat island effects occur when warmer temperatures are experienced in urban landscapes compared to adjacent rural areas as a result of solar energy retention on constructed surfaces.” (USGBC New Construction Version 2.2 Reference Guide, third edition October 2007). A large contributor to heat island effects are the use of black or dark colored roof [...]
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