Cooper Meaders teaches classes on making furniture from reclaimed wood.Courtesy photoMeaders' queen headboard made from oak flooring reclaimed from a local homeCourtesy PhotoOne of the famous Meaders "chalk" boards, this one in spalted white oak(reclaimed, of course)Courtesy PhotoA red oak coffee table framing a once-broken Texstone countertop pieceCourtesy PhotoMeaders working away to salvage a neighbor's donated wood flooringCourtesy PhotoWood work "Finishing School" workshops at New Living use reclaimed wood to createfurniture treasures Barbara KuntzApr 29, 2012 | 12:00 pm
What Green Living? Good News! Houston is only the eighth-worst city in the country for smog — Calistill dominates bad air Whitney RadleyApr 26, 2012 | 2:16 pm
CultureMap Art and About Video Eco Jewels: Designer Monique Weston turns discards into gems that wow at OneGreen Street Joel LuksApr 25, 2012 | 4:23 pm
Each delivery comes to my doorstep in a plastic crate.Photo by Whitney RadleyEach week, Farmhouse Delivery sends an email outlining the projected bushel andtakes requests for substitutions.Photo by Whitney RadleyInstructions for handling and storage are included with each week's delivery.Our crisper drawers always overfloweth with veg.Photo by Whitney RadleyBy the Bushel Getting fresh food delivered to your door: How practical are slow food serviceslike Farmhouse Delivery? Whitney RadleyApr 24, 2012 | 11:06 pm
Window film can reduce the cost of running your air-conditioning.PR WebA variety of architectural glass, wall system, art and cabinet glass ecoconscience products to consider are produced by Lambert made exclusively forBendheim.A low-flow toilet reduces water usage.Low-flow faucet by Grohe.GroheThe Vintage Contessa Building green: With more eco-friendly products, builders & designers, it'snever been easier Donae Cangelosi ChramostaApr 23, 2012 | 12:19 pm
The end of the line, whence I disembarked.Photo by Whitney RadleyA free single ride rail ticket, gifted by a compassionate stranger.Photo by Whitney RadleyRestricted Hours Bikes on a train: The thrills and frustrations of commuting in an eco-friendlyway in car city Whitney RadleyApr 22, 2012 | 10:24 am
First come, first-served Recycle with H-E-B this weekend and get a free Earth Day tote Barbara KuntzApr 21, 2012 | 10:30 am
Calendar Closeup Lovin' on the planet: The top five things you can do for Earth Day Joel LuksApr 20, 2012 | 2:48 pm
Mayor Annise Parker has increased focus on green initiatives throughout hertenure in office.Photo by Adolfo Chavez IIIEarth: The Operators' Manual will be aired as part of the PBS Earth Dayprogramming.Earth: The Operators' Manual/FacebookAn Earth Day Special Electric love: Houston & Annise Parker touted in national documentary on greenenergy Whitney RadleyApr 19, 2012 | 11:28 am
Repurpose Compostable cutlery and cold cups will be available on April 22.Corey Scholibo attended St. Mark's and Episcopal High School before going tocollege at USC.Scholibo says that Repurpose Compostable coffee cups are a great option forconsumers, whether "living green" is a priority or not.Repurpose It Waging war on plastic and paper cups: Company with a Houston tie offers a plantcup alternative Whitney RadleyApr 18, 2012 | 2:29 pm