Earth Day 2019: Past, Present and Future Events Southface Staff | April 19, 2019 Since 1970, billions of people around the world have celebrated Earth Day—that day of the year that reminds us to practice conservation and work for environmental sustainability. And every year, the impact of Earth Day compounds: More trees are planted, more petitions are signed and more communities learn how to implement eco-friendly actions and policies for future generations. But the international holiday, which is celebrated on April 22 in the U.S. and most of the world, has modest beginnings, and, … Continue reading “Earth Day 2019: Past, Present and Future” Read More Tags: Conservation, Volunteering in Atlanta
The Dollars and Sense of Green Affordable Housing Green BuildingPolicy Southface Staff | April 9, 2019 We’ve updated and reposted this 2016 article to further the exchange happening this week for the 100 Great Ideas campaign, in which Atlanta community actors of all kinds are joining together to brainstorm ways to improve the city’s housing equity. Atlanta loses 1,500 affordable homes each year, and housing costs have increased by 48 percent since 2010. Join the conversation and share your ideas on the campaign’s Facebook page from April 8-12. Read More Tags: Affordable Housing
Renter Safety for a Healthy Home Building Health Southface Staff | March 27, 2019 If you rent your home or apartment, enduring subpar, unsafe or unhealthy living conditions should never be part of the deal. As a tenant, you have a right to a safe and healthy home. Read More Tags:
7 Changes to Make Your Home Healthier Building Health Southface Staff | March 21, 2019 These simple yet powerful changes can transform the health and safety of your home without a ton of time and money. Read More Tags:
7 Spring Resolutions for a More Sustainable Home Building Health Southface Staff | March 20, 2019 7 Spring Resolutions for a More Sustainable Home As people strive to become more environmentally conscious, the best place they can start is their own front door. According to statistics, we spend more than 90 percent of our time indoors¹ and the largest percentage of that is at home, so taking steps to make your living space more sustainable is a great way to make a positive difference. As you welcome spring, here are seven resolutions to help make your … Continue reading “7 Spring Resolutions for a More Sustainable Home” Read More Tags:
Smart Technology for a More Sustainable Home Building HealthGreen Technology Southface Staff | March 13, 2019 These days, new technology is taking sustainability a step further. Learn about the best smart devices on the market to make your home as sustainable as possible. Read More Tags:
The Powerful Opportunities for Women in Sustainability About Us Andrea Pinabell | March 8, 2019 As I walked into my freshman Chemical Engineering 210 class, I was one of a handful of young women; in fact, our numbers were in the single digits in a class of hundreds. But that was to be expected in the early 1990s, where, according to the US Census Bureau in 1990, only 12% of the engineering workforce was female. Read More Tags: Andrea Pinabell, Women in Sustainability
The Ecosystem of a Healthy Home Building Health Southface Staff | March 4, 2019 Just like a rainforest or a coral reef, the interlocking systems of your home should create a healthy place to live. Learn about the essential elements to building and sustaining a healthy home ecosystem. Read More Tags:
Be the Gatekeeper of Your Home’s Health Building Health Southface Staff | February 28, 2019 You may be neglecting one major piece of the well-being puzzle: home health. Improve the purity of your home with some simple tips. Read More Tags:
Healthy Home Benefits 101 Building Health Southface Staff | February 20, 2019 Many of the materials and equipment that contribute to energy efficiency also have a positive impact on indoor environments, resulting in homes that are healthy, as well as efficient. Read More Tags:
