Archive for Environmental Awareness

Mick Fanning and Rip Curl Go GREEN to support Enviroweek

by: admin October 19, 2009

Rip Curl announced a few weeks ago that former ASP world champion, Mick Fanning would surf in a new green wetsuit during the Billabong Pro Mundaka, in an effort to raise eco-friendly awareness for Enviroweek & the Rip Curl Planet initiative.  Fanning signed on as an Enviroweek ambassador this year, hoping to help spread their eco-message [...]

Green Lending

by: admin October 14, 2009

Many mortgage brokers, loan officers and realtors are become a  Green Lending Specialist, or a GLS. Green lending  is a national designation program for a mortgage lending professional who has attended the comprehensive 2-day training, successfully passed two exams and adopted the principles set out in the Green Lending Specialist Code of Conduct.  FHA has come out with several energy [...]

Federal Agencies Cutting Greenhouse Emmissions by 2020

by: admin October 5, 2009

In environmental news, a recent Reuters article reported that President Barack Obama ordered that federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within ninety days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.  A White House spokesman said, aiming to “lead by example” to fight climate change and reverse global warming.   The White House said in a [...]

CA Recyclers Offers Electronic Waste Disposal Solutions

by: admin October 2, 2009

The good news is that more than ever before, Americans are starting to do their part recycling with plastic, aluminum and paper.  What do you do with your old hardware? Let us help you dispose of it properly. We make sure your old hardware is recycled, and any sensitive data is destroyed. It’s good for [...]

Coastal Commission Denies Santa Barbara County Beach Armoring

by: admin September 28, 2009

“The Coastal Commission has sent a clear message to the County,” explained Linda Krop, chief counsel of the Environmental Defense Center. “A hard structure such as groin will rob downcoast beaches of sand, causing bluffs and beaches to erode.”  According to EDC environmental analyst Brian Trautwein, “This decision is a victory for beaches and people [...]