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Green Living in Marin
Green ideas, tips and information on sustainable, eco-friendly living in Marin County, California.
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By: marinmodern
Tue, Aug 19, 2008
We’ve long been known for our environmental ethic in Marin County, California. As green building techniques gain in popularity and everyone seems to be talking about LEED® Certification, some of you may be asking: Are there any eco-friendly financing options available for my home? It turns out there are a few options with established local companies.
Newresource Bank – This San Francisco based bank opened their doors in September 2006 and has been growing rapidly ever since. Their mandate is to provide banking services for green minded clients and to provide financing for sustainable business entrepreneurs. They offer standard depository services, construction loans and also have an extremely popular solar loan program.
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By: marinmodern
Mon, Aug 04, 2008
Mill Valley has once again stepped up its effort to promote green, sustainable living. Several recent initiatives have been implemented which have received both local and national media attention as the town of Mill Valley encourages its employees, residents, and visitors to 'go green' in Marin County.
Mill Valley Green Initiatives
The town of Mill Valley is to be commended for their progressive approach to "going green" which include:
Hiring a Sustainability Coordinator. Earlier this year, Mill Valley hired Carol Misseldine, a sustainability expert to help advance Mill Valley's environmental efforts. As Mill Valley's Sustainability Coordinator, Carol Misseldine will work with Mill Valley residents and...
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By: marinmodern
Mon, Jun 30, 2008
Billing itself as the "greenest county fair on earth", organizers of the Marin County Fair hope to draw attendees from across the San Francisco Bay Area to this week's 4th of July celebration in San Rafael, California.
The 63rd Marin County Fair, which will be held at the Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds (located directly across from the famous civic center designed by noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright), will feature a variety of family-friendly events with a strong "green" and eco-friendly theme which includes:
Progressive Keynote speakers including environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo as well as Martin Eberhard, Founder and Former CEO of Tesla Motors
Green Auto Show featuring vehicles that utilize the latest...
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By: marinmodern
Mon, Jun 30, 2008
Marin County homeowners can request a no-cost energy audit of their home while also helping a Bay Area not-for-profit organization committed to youth job development.
California Youth Energy Service Program
The Berkley-based Rising Sun Energy organization is offering free home energy audits to Marin County residents thru its California Youth Energy Service (CYES) Program. This program employs professional Energy Specialists, age 15-22, who will come to your home and:
Conduct an audit of your energy consumption at home,
Provide suggestions and ideas for improving the energy efficiency of your home,
Offer actionable tips for reducing your consumption of electricity, gas, and water,
Marin County homeowners and...
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By: marinmodern
Mon, Apr 21, 2008
Kudos to GoSolarMarin and a small idea that blossomed into something big. GoSolarMarin, the brainchild of San Rafael resident Lisa Max, began as one family’s desire to find an affordable source of solar power and has become a successful grassroots movement bringing a countywide discount for solar power to Marin County. A lot of effort went in to the program, with the final result being that participating Marin residents are able to purchase solar power at $7.94 as opposed to the $9.32 previously available to the general public.
The initial phase of the enterprise is coming to an energy-saving end with more than 100 photovoltaic systems scheduled for installation here in Marin, which translates to an environmental impact of removing...
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By: marinmodern
Thu, Apr 03, 2008
Is that old computer, monitor, fax machine, copier, VCR or telephone system taking up too much space? Are you looking for a safe and convenient way to dispose of your old electronic waste in Marin County, California?
If so, look no further than the upcoming E-Waste Recycling Event in Marin. The Marin Sustainability Team is sponsoring this special event which will enable you to safely dispose of your E-waste which is no longer accept at the landfill. All e-waste items (both broken and unbroken!) are welcome and there is no limit to the number of e-waste items you can recycle.
Free recycling is offered for the following items:
VCR's
Cell Phones
Telephones
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By: marinmodern
Sun, Mar 16, 2008
I recently came across a wonderful resource that I would like to share with my friends and clients. TerraMarin is a handsome new magazine – born and bred right here in Marin County and dedicated to all things green. The magazine is a work of art; a beautifully presented, well thought-out resource for sustainability – full of interesting articles, useful information, and stunning photography. What I appreciate most about TerraMarin, however, is the positive approach it takes to dealing with the global issues facing our environment. TerraMarin empowers the reader by offering tips and resources for solutions that are well within our reach, as a community and as individuals.
TerraMarin is a quarterly publication and is currently...
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By: marinmodern
Tue, Mar 11, 2008
We are pleased to present our new listing at 191 Crest Road, a modern and eco-friendly home situated on a fabulous 1+acre lot with amazing views of Mount Tamalpias, valleys and wooded hills. This is the perfect home for anyone looking to live modern in Marin!
A virtual tour of this new 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath listing can be found online at www.191CrestRoad.com
Offered at $1,725,000. The listing agent for 191 Crest Road in Novato's Green Point neighborhood is Renee Adelmann of Marin Modern Real Estate. Renee can be reached at 415-342-4537 or you can email her at Renee@MarinModern.com.
The first Open House will be hosted this Sunday (March 16, from 1-4pm).
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