Virginia Real Estate Blog: October 2009

From Green America Today. org

1. PAINT:  Look for no- or low-VOC paint

2.  PAPER: Always buy recycled content and unbleached

3. LIGHT BULBS: Compact Flourescents are your first choice!

4. APPLIANCES: ENERGY is the way to go - save money!  Save Energy!

5. Fruits and Vegetables: Select choices that are - Organic!  Local!  In-season!

  (most important to avoid pesticides: Apples, bell peppers, Celery, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Potatoes,  spinach, strawberries - things with thin skins!!!)

Green is...Looking forward to celebrating 30 Years of keeping Norfolk Beautiful - Gala event coming 14 November - I have tickets -- who wants to join me???  Food by the BOOT!  Live Music! Silent Auction!  Recycled or Reclaimed Clothing Preferred! 

Check out the website for more details or to buy tickets online.  You can also give me a call!  I have tickets available.  THis is for a great cause - Environmental Education Scholarship fund!   

Have a great time for a great benefit -- and get some of your shopping done for the holidays will be here before you know it!!

This weekend is Virginia's tax holiday on all things energy efficient and Energy Star Appliances.  I have posted about this each year, so why change??  Thinking about a new washer, dryer, refrigerator?  Need to reduce drafts for the winter months?  Supplies and replacements may be part of the tax credit. 

A quick review of the Virginian-Pilot showed some stores are offering discounts along with the tax holiday.  Shop around and make that upgrade this weekend! 

Check out the details on the Website!

Join Friends of Norfolks Environment at the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a fun evening of music, food, and auctioning to benefit the ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND and to celecbrate the 30 year anniversary of Keep Norfolk Beautiful!   Mark your calendar for November 14!  Don't miss it!  Give me a call for tickets or contact Keep Norfolk Beautiful!  SPONSORSHIP Opportunities are also available - Get your name out there now!