Monthly Archives: January 2009

“Let there be light”

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Greenlanta

Now that we have light from the sun, let’s use is it!  The catholic church is doing just that.  They have just installed a hugh array of solar panels on a portion of the Vatican.  Since the Vatican is technically … Continue reading →

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“We belong in the zoo” I mean “….next to the zoo”

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Greenlanta

If you are from Atlanta or have visited Atlanta, you have seen the bumper stickers that state- “We belong in the zoo.”  Well how about across the street from it?  Close enough to see it, but far enough away from … Continue reading →

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“Green means Go!” Go Green!

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Greenlanta

They say that everything that you need to know for life you learned in kindergarten.  I have also heard that the best business skills can be attributed to ones that were gained through military service.  However, I am looking to … Continue reading →

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Going Green in your home (PART I)

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Greenlanta

The Hoots Group is a Platinum sponsor of the Ecobroker program and supports all of the local Ecobrokers who are trying to get out the green word.  We get asked to contribute information for their newsletters, websites, blogs, clients etc … Continue reading →

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Matt’s Resolution #3

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Greenlanta

I was reading the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance December newsletter and came across an excellent competition that Atlanta can participate in.  One of my passions is to help Atlanta become greener.  I registered the domain Greenlanta and have been using the … Continue reading →

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Got sun? Get renewable energy!

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Greenlanta

New Year’s Resolution #2 Yesterday I blogged about reducing waste in our households and during the construction process.  Well, the way you occupy your house and the way that it performs can also be wasteful. First time for housekeeping…. Many … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions – Green Resolution #1

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Greenlanta

Happy New Year!  I have been having fun bringing in the New Year with my family.  The boys are excited about the New Year because I have the day off in the middle of the week, but are not old … Continue reading →

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