Green Plants for Green Buildings

Plants Can Be Funny, But the Benefits Are No Joke

| October 17, 2018 | Categories: Biophilia, Case Studies, Environment, Indoor Plants, Nature and Wellbeing, Plantscaping
I never get tired of talking to people about the many benefits of plants and nature in the places we live, work, and play. But I admit it’s sometimes a challenge to figure out new ways to help people get the message! The nonprofit organization Green Plants for Green Buildings has been thinking about this, too. My fellow board members and I put our heads together and we have something new to show you that I’m excited about. Have you ever seen one of those technology product launch videos? Or maybe the demonstrations by Steve Jobs of new products for Apple?… Read More

What’s Good For Nature Is Good for the Bottom Line at the San Diego Green Building Expo

| July 28, 2016 | Categories: Good Earth Plant Company, Green Roofs, Nature and Wellbeing
USGBC Green Building Conference and Expo September 16, 2016
San Diego is known for a lot of things. Comic-Con. Craft beer. Green building. Yes, the City of San Diego and the state of California as a whole are policy leaders when it comes to setting goals for using water and energy wisely and in sustainable ways, which includes encouraging green building. We all know by now we’ve got to get serious about sustainability to stop doing damage to the planet. Plant a green roof is a good start! But what’s good for Mother Nature can also be good for the bottom line. Business can benefit from biophilic design and thinking.… Read More