Just Can It: Preserve Your Produce

August 09, 2010

Gardening is one of the hottest hobbies, and with all the sun and rain we've had this year, you may have a bumper crop of tomatoes, cukes, or almost any other fresh produce on your hands. Don't let it go to waste. Take the next step and preserve your harvest.



Get Back to School with Green 101

July 28, 2010

Is it really that time already? Summer's nearly over, and school's almost back in session. Before you tackle back-to-school shopping, read our cheat sheet for a greener school year, and make the grade in the class we call “Green 101.”



From the Ground Up

June 24, 2010

WE Community Gardens builds a strong foundation in the West End neighborhood.



Take It to the Trail

June 16, 2010

Challenge yourself to a trail run, and you’ll tackle some of the best landscapes Birmingham has to offer.



Green Grilling: Tips to make your outdoor grill eco-friendly

May 21, 2010

With Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching and the 4th of July just around the corner, many locals will be firing up their grills to celebrate our American past times. Here are some quick tips to keeping your barbecue safe, waste-free, and fun



Composting 101

May 20, 2010

Trash is a major environmental problem in the United States. The landfills where we store our trash are overflowing, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find space for new landfills.



Green Your Blue Jeans

May 17, 2010

Blue jeans are classic, and a staple in almost every American’s wardrobe. They’re comfortable, versatile, durable and they look great too. There are jeans for every shape and size and if you ever find a pair of jeans that fit you perfectly - buy them. That is, as long as they’re organic cotton or vintage.



Take Action! Help Clean-up Efforts In the Gulf Coast Oil Spill

May 05, 2010

Here are a few local resources you can lend your support to in efforts to clean up the Gulf Coast oil spill. Below you will also find a list of websites providing up-to-date information on the latest developments and how the oil spill is affecting Alabama.



Traveling Light: Tips for Sustainable Travel

March 25, 2010

Summer vacations are on the horizon for many of us, and whether you plan to get to your destination by plane, train, or automobile, traveling sustainably is the way to go. Sustainable travel is all about being environmentally as well as culturally friendly. The actions we take to live green in our homes and local communities should be the same ones we apply when roaming around new places.



Green Home Projects: Insulation

February 08, 2010

My Green Birmingham.com is starting a new series of on-line articles called “Green Home Projects.” Each week, we will post ideas and steps you can take to green your home one room at a time.



Free Green Stuff!

February 02, 2010

We all know that greening your home and lifestyle can be costly at times, especially when your plans involve upgrades and the latest products. If you aren’t quite ready to install solar panels, we have come up with a few free things you can do to help further your commitment to be eco-friendly, as well as save a little money...



Archive

It’s Not Easy Being Green
Local Cabinet Supplier Brings Green Home
Birmingham’s Green Man: Emmit Stallworth Breaks the Mold and Builds a Home the Green Way
Buying Global, While Shopping Local
Making the Best of Earth Month
Natural Gas Use Not Just for the Home
HGTVs Carter Oosterhouse Gives Green Home Tips
Tapping Into the Source: Natures Tap
Grow Alabama Brings the Best of Local Farms To Your Door
Recycling Changes at Downtown Birmingham Community Recycling Center
My Green Birmingham Wants to Green Your Home!
An Energy Audit Yields Helpful Findings for a Birmingham Mom
Go Halloween Green
Squeezing the Green Out of 2009
Exclusive: Mayoral Candidate Talks Green
Greening Your Commute
Ripe for the pickin
Register Today for the Green Home University at the 2010 Parade of Homes