Attendees of the 2010 Women In Green Forum will receive lifetime membership to the organization, and have free access to all upcoming forums.  The inaugural event is scheduled for September 1 and 2, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center.  Forum organizers want attendees to develop and feel part of a larger community, as opposed to just attending one event.  They are also hopeful that the offer will increase attendance in these uncertain economic times.

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I’m not sure what I’ve been told, but Green Roof Boot Camp is mighty bold. If you’ve ever thought that you’d like to get involved in green building, but that it just takes too long go through the motions — classes, testing, paperwork — then perhaps your calling is green roofs. Green Roofs For Healthy [...]

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The future of our green economy will demand a new kind of expertise amongst educational, business and administrative leaders. It already shows in the growing demand for (and noticeable lack of) a…

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There are some schools in Calgary which are going to be having solar panels or wind turbines. This is part of a program that Enmax has with the area’s school board. This project is Gen E and it is a pilot program which is aiming at teaching and promoting the advantages and benefits that come [...]

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 I got an email today with a recipe for a DIY Eco Chic soap.    I think this would be great for making personalized gifts for this coming Christmas season.
Materials:
Herbs, oatmeal, coffee, spirulina, clay, or charcoal
1 pound (16 ounces)Bramble Berry ‘melt and pour’ soap, organic base
1 ounce essential oil (we used lavender and eucalyptus)
Soap mold (or [...]

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