Daniel Hinerfeld explains how
Green Day and NRDC have joined forces to engage more people in one of the most important issues of our time: our addiction to oil. LISTEN (7 min)

November 30, 2006 in NRDC segment Permalink

from Eco Talk

Ed Mazria & the 2030 Challenge

Challenge_red Architect Ed Mazria of Mazria Odems Dzurec says that now is the most important moment in the history of building, construction, and architecture, and that only if that sector meets his 2030 Challenge will we stand any chance at a sustainable society in general: "We are the problem, and we are the solution." LISTEN (11 min)

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Green Fusion News

Hello Carl,

Gift Giving

In the Holiday season it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy. At Green Fusion we hope you take time to relax and enjoy friends, family and the beauty of the season spending more time in nature and less time the mall. To help make your gift giving a little easier, Green Fusion has extended a 20% discount on our Organic Bedding and Flor carpet tiles until 12-31-06. Most of our products are custom made to order. However, we do have some unique items in store and ready to go. If you need some great green gifts before the holiday, here's what Green Fusion has to offer.

Snuggle up this winter with a 20% discount on Luxury Organic Bedding now until December 31st. Offer good for our entire line of organic bedding, linens and bath including organic mattresses, toppers, comforters, pillows, linens, bath items and solid wood frames. Offer excludes the Shepherds Dream collection.

Events:

On Tuesday, December 12 Green Fusion Design Center participated in a fundraiser for Global Green called Gorgeus and Green. Green Fusion displayed an ecofabulous bathroom spa vignette. One of the celebrity hosts was Orlando Bloom who stopped by Green Fusion's vignette and fell in love with the fireplace. Orlando is featured here with Green Fusion's designer Deborah Crosby.

On Friday December 1st, Green Fusion was honored by the National Kitchen and Bath Association NKBA at their annual meeting for sponsoring one of their bi- monthly meeting in February 2006. Deborah Crosby and Linda Delair are pictured here accepting the award.

Education:

Congratulations to Green Fusion Design Center's talented green team on becoming some of the most well-educated green design consultants in the Bay Area. Through hard work and dedication, Kathleen Lanphier, Deborah Crosby and Linda Delair passed the LEED test in November and have been granted the LEED AP credential. The LEED AP stands for leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professionals and is given by the United States Green Building Council. The LEED AP credential demonstates a high standard of Green Building expertise. Kathleen, Deborah and Linda join Denise Bellas who is also a LEED AP and a Certified Green Building Professional.

New Stuff!

Green Fusion is constantly looking for superior green products and we are pleased to welcome Green Planet Paints into our fine line of wall finishes. Green Planet Paints are soy-based, natural clay paints using unique resins and pigments.

Biofuels are here! -Green Fusion is excited to welcome LC Biofuels and their Biodiesel pump to Green Fusion Design Center. Now you can fill up with Biodiesel at Green Fusion. For more information visit LC biofuels

Odds & Ends:

Green Fusion has some one of kind products that are looking for a home. Some of these items have been discontinued and some are unique items that are overstocked. Items include; an Obasan Acadia 4800 Queen latex mattress 4 + 2. Featuring a 2" soft plate plus a 4" firm natural rubber plate in 100% organic cotton, and wool cover. This is a discontinued display model. Regularly priced @ $2476 for the mattress. Sale price is $1857 (25% off). and an Obasan Revelstoke Queen open air slat foundation. Covered in a 100% organic knit cotton. Regularly $1030 Sale price at $772.50 (25% off). The price for the entire set is regularly $3,506 Sale price for the entire set is $2454.20 a (30% discount). Overstock-New Corrugated metal roofing beautiful deep red color by By ASC Building Materials. This is a COOL roof -- Energy Star rated; Dura Tech finish) 10'-6" long $35.00 per piece 35 pieces available. DETAILS: 34 -2/3" wide with 32" net coverage; 24 gage Steel, 7/8" corrugation rise stronger than 1/2"; a few minor scratches and minor edged dents that will hide; screws included. If

Green Faith

Who We Are

GreenFaith is New Jersey's interfaith coalition for the environment. Founded in 1992 as PEQ, we inspire, educate and mobilize people of diverse spiritual backgrounds to deepen their relationship with the sacred in nature and restore the environment for future generations.

What We Believe

• Caring for the earth is a value shared by all of the world's religions. Environmental stewardship is a matter of moral responsibility.
• We experience the sacred in and through nature and grow spiritually through our relationship with the earth.
• People of faith have a vital role to play in the restoration of a healthy environment.
• Everyone has the right to live in a safe and healthy environment.

http://www.greenfaith.org/

Green Dimes

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