Are you planning on building a home or commercial building? Why not build it green? Green Building is the practice of building structures that have a positive impact on the environment.

There are several characteristics that span most definitions of Green Building.

• A structure that provides a toxin free environment for it’s occupants.
• Prevent harmful impacts on the environment and even improve the surrounding environment in some cases.
• Enables and promotes resource conservation

Green Buildings will make our existence more sustainable by efficiently using water, electricity and materials while lightening it’s impression on the surrounding environment.

Have you ever thought about how cell phones are made and what happens to them when you don’t need them anymore? Like any product, making a cell phone and itsparts uses natural resources and energy, which can potentially impact the air, land, and water. Understanding the life cycle of a product can help you make environmental choices about the products you use, and how you dispose of them.

You can help minimize your environmental impact of using a cell phone by:

Keeping your phone longer.

Choose your cell phone service provider carefully. Pick a phone with features you need and a style you like so you will keep it longer.

Charging your battery correctly.

Increase the life span of your phone and battery by following the manufacturer’s directions for charging the battery.

Reusing or recycling your phone.

Find ways to reuse or recycle your phone andaccessories when you’re finished with them. Many companies recycle or reuse cellphones.

The EPA has constructed a PDF document to educate people about cell phone recycling.

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