Goal For The Green

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How Prepared Are You?

Mar-26-2011 By Barbara Zak

It’s always a good idea to be prepared!

Everyone knows that Japan, was as prepared as any nation could be, for the terrible disaster that occurred there, just two weeks ago.  Then, just yesterday, Meyanmar, was hit with a 7.0 earthquake.  Last month, it was New Zealand.  Almost weekly, there is some disaster happening, somewhere, leaving many of us to wonder, can we ever really be prepared?

One way you can be prepared

Given what is happening in Japan, it is scary to think , how unprepared, most of us are. I don’t just mean financially,but, what if a flood or fire,or any natural disaster,left you wondering where and how,you were going to get your next meal, or feed your family?  In these tough times, not many would turn down an offer of getting good food for free.  Especially, tasty food that isn’t a government sponsored program, and is just too good a deal to pass up.  Having a good supply of food on hand, is one way to be prepared.

I’m not one to join, this or that program. But, this one just makes good sense. Read the rest of this entry »

Growing Green Year Round

Mar-21-2011 By Barbara Zak

Growing Spaces Growing Domes are the answer to growing green,  year round!

Now, you can grow green year round.  Homeowners, educators and communities are turning to the Growing Spaces Growing Domes, a Colorado Company, that was recently awarded the designation, of a company to watch.

Why Growing Spaces, is the perfect answer for your larger growing efforts.

As greater numbers of people, embrace sustainable and holistic lifestyles, we can  understand what it truly means for our planet and our personal well-being.  The Growing Dome, is a space “Where life thrives.”  It is a beautiful way, to grow green year round. Read the rest of this entry »

Winner-For Paint Your City Green!

Mar-19-2011 By Barbara Zak

It’s Green Bay,Wisconsin for the win, of the Paint your City Green Contest!

enter your city to win 85000 dollars in the paint your city green contest

Paint Your City Green Logo Courtesy of Sherri May & Co.

Phoenix creative agency Sherri May & Co.,  awarded Green Bay, Wisconsin  as the $87,000 Go Green Marketing Campaign winner, of their Paint Your City Green Campaign, on March 15, 2011.

Paint Your City Green, is the Second Big Win for Green Bay, this year!

As this year’s winner of the Super Bowl, Green Bay, gets a double win.
Sherri May & Co. is a creative services firm, headquartered in Phoenix,  and sponsored the Paint Your City Green, contest.

“The City of Green Bay, is honored to be painted green, by Sherri May & Company,” Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt said. “As sustainability, continues to be one of our essential goals, the residents will be the true beneficiaries of this opportunity.”

Dunn Edwards donates 50 gallons of paint to the Paint Your City Green project!

As the winner, of the Paint Your City Green campaign, Green Bay, also will receive as part of the package, professionally designed statement inserts, brochures, avenue banners, billboards, signage and a website. The grand prize, also includes 50 gallons, of Dunn Edwards Greener by Design TM eco-efficiency paint, for the interior and/or exterior of one city building. Read the rest of this entry »