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Welcome to Go Green NOLA, the guide for the New Orleans community on how to build and live green. We hope to introduce you to new ways of thinking and living because we know one person can make a difference in her/his community ( here's proof ). We also highlight the many people and organizations making a positive and green change in this city. So, Go Green NOLA!
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To help make New Orleans becomes the Big Green Easy, we have outlined some inexpensive ways to build your house green, including planting deciduous trees to shade your house in the summer and warm it during the winter and shopping the many architectural salvage stores for historically accurate materials to rebuild your house.
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When people talk about green roofs, we doubt they mean the ones covered in kudzu. So, imagine our surprise when we read that kudzu may be an excellent source for ethanol production. It could produce about 270 gallons per acre of ethanol. Compare that to corn's yield of 210 to 320 gallons per acre and that kudzu has no planting, fertilizer or irrigation costs and it might not be a curse after all.
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Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides are a part of everyday life, however many who use these products are unaware of their consequences on the environment and personal health. Dr Lisa Marie Chambers discusses how these toxins affect our environment, our homes, and our children.
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Before you sit down to eat that poached salmon, consider it's probably traveled at least 2700 miles meet you for dinner. Now, consider how far those gulf shrimp from the local farmer's market traveled. Probably only 100 miles. By choosing the shrimp, you'll be getting a fresher product. So, why not consider take the next step by accepting the eat local challenge?
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Don't like the idea of spraying your fruit and vegetable plants with harmful pesticides? Neither do we. Luckily, Grant Estrade from Laughing Buddha Nursery has given us information on methods of natural pest insect control including repellents and organic pesticides. Plus learn about bad bugs and good bugs.
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