Posts under Resources Category
Best Practices in Green Re-entry Strategies
Posted on October 20, 2011 In: Environmental Justice, Green Jobs, Resources, SLIDESHOW, Uncategorized
In 2010, Job Developer Kinnus Paul participated in Green For All’s Green Pathways Out of Poverty Re-Entry Working Group, which brought together DOL Pathways grantees from 15 states in a Community of Practice to discuss the questions: What resources are available to create and sustain effective training programs? How does one connect graduates to green careers? What strategies exist more »
LEAD… what you need to know to stay protected!
Posted on August 22, 2011 In: Definitions, Environmental Health, Resources
by Taylor Daugherty WHEN did lead first come on the scene? Lead is a heavy metal that has some very attractive qualities: it is super malleable, but highly resistant to corrosion. So it was heavily used in pipes, buildings, etc. to protect from rust. Mixed into paint, lead helped paint dry faster, stay fresh longer, and resist the damaging effects more »
Greenovation TV
Posted on August 16, 2011 In: Resources, Sustainability, Technology
This is a pretty awesome website – short videos (about 3 min) about all kinds of green renovation projects – they feature real projects and explore issues like “what eco-labels can you trust” and “are some solar panels toxic?” The site also has blog articles to go along with the videos. I think the best part is that Michigan is more »