March 9, 2010

baltimore county rain barrel + compost bin sale

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On Saturday, April 24, Baltimore County will host a joint compost bin and rain barrel sale. The sale will be held on the parking lot of IKEA Baltimore in White Marsh, 8352 Honeygo Boulevard, across from White Marsh Town Center. This sale will be a one-day event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Compost bins, valued at $80, will be available for the low price of $35, including tax. Rain barrels, valued at $90, will be available for the low price of $45, including tax. There is no limit on the amount of compost bins/rain barrels you may purchase at this event and both items will be sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

 

March 3, 2010

obama’s *homestar* energy efficiency program announced!

Posted by commonecology under environment, green architecture, healthy communities, healthy home, home energy audit, homestar, sustainable, sustainable economy
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PRESIDENT OBAMA has announced the homestar energy efficiency program. this program allows for up to $3,000 in rebates for homeowners that reach an energy savings of 20%. FYI, the Common Ecology Home Evaluation can reach savings of 70%! Call or write your Congress-person today so this program becomes law!

 

February 27, 2010

mt. washington neighborhood energy challenge ecofair

Posted by commonecology under baltimore, baltimore neighborhood energy challenge, baltimore office of sustainability, energy audit, green architecture, healthy home, holistic, home energy audit, passive house, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle
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this weekend (February 27) brennan + company and alterego will be at the 1st annual Mt. Washington Neighborhood Energy Challenge EcoFair, sponsored by the Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge and the Baltimore Office of Sustainability. We will be releasing our amazing Common Ecology Home Evaluation!

 

February 27, 2010

the common ecology home evaluation

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we are now offering a comprehensive and holistic home evaluation unlike any other! please read more…

 

January 20, 2010

common ecology

Posted by commonecology under civic society, environment, environmental education, green architecture, healthy communities, healthy home, sustainable, sustainable agriculture, sustainable economy, sustainable lifestyle
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who we are? common ecology is an environmental educational resource founded and supported by Carri Beer, Rob Brennan + Michael Hindle of Brennan + Company Architects and alterego. We are a group of architects, artists and designers dedicated to creating healthy, cooperative lifestyles.

mission? empower each other through education and inspiration to create healthier communities and sustainable lifestyles.

how are we doing this? We have started the process by creating a Framework for Healthy Communities + Sustainable Lifestyles TM. This is an on-line document that has been developed as an educational tool to be accessed by everyone.  Our hope is that while reading through this information you and your neighbors will be inspired to create a grassroots change to better our environment and way of life.  We are available to present this guide to your community, county, business or organization. Please contact us to arrange a workshop or presentation.

copyright 2007 common ecology. all rights reserved. limited reproduction for individual use is permitted without permission. commercial or multiple reproduction is not allowed. other requests should be directed to info@commonecology.com