'g' Green Design Center

Upgrading Your Home Investment Through Smart Remodeling

2011-11-08T14:11:00.000-08:00

The current housing market is changing the landscape of home ownership in ways we could not have foretold even five to ten years ago. In contrast to the trading up and relocating frenzy of the past decade, homeowners are finding themselves hunkering in and putting some smart money into their current homes. The smartest improvement ideas of the current decade are focused

Spotlight on Speaker for Be Healthy Boston

2011-10-11T14:27:00.000-07:00

Home About Us Press Blog Home \ Blog \ BHB - The Conference \ Speaker Spotlight: Nicole Goldman of 'g' Green Design Center“Green living is not just about being ʻgreenʼ but being smart”; making a commitment to choose materials, methods and actions that minimize negative effects to human and environmental health. Being green in her head and heart, Nicole Goldman is founder of ʻgʼ Green Design

Electronic Recycling

2011-10-07T09:45:00.000-07:00

This Saturday and Sunday, Octo 8 - 9 @ g Green Design - Mashpee we'll be having a Electronic Recycling drop off event. So bring all those old computers. cell phones, TVs and unuseable VCRs to send off for reuse and repurposing! For those of you who can't make it here is some info about the where, how, and what of electronic recycling . Obsolete computers or other electronics are a valuable

Green Building Open House - This Saturday, October 1st

2011-09-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

Join UsSaturday, October 1st10AM - 5PM Come into our showrooms:On Cape Cod - Mashpee CommonsIn Metro Boston - South Shore - Norwell Learn about Energy Efficiency Options for your home or business. Discuss federal and state tax rebates programs for energy upgrades. Find out about eco-friendly insulation options. Take a look at sustainable, eco-friendly building materials, kitchens, cabinetry,

Living Green Outside Your Home

2011-09-23T09:59:00.000-07:00

Living well is something we all work on, though our definitions of what that means differs with each individual. To some it is being healthy, to others its being wealthy, or both. Some of us value peace of mind above all else, others material possessions, career accomplishments, or familial happiness. We can't describe what living well means to you, but we can offer some ideas on ways to live

Making Your Kitchen a Low Waste Zone

2011-09-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

Visitors come to 'g' to green their kitchens from the bottom-up. Whether its a big remodeling project or as small as picking up compostable garbage bags, we have everything to make your kitchen as green as can be. But even in the greenest kitchens, there is a lot of waste that we don't even think about! From using rolls and rolls of paper towels every month to not composting OR not recycling (eek

Sustainable Design from the Builder's Perspective

2011-08-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

A few years ago when we opened 'g' Green Design Center on Cape Cod (now in 4 locations including Metro Boston – South Shore), there was a fair amount of pushback from builder’s who arguably had a right to let us know that they knew how to build. All true. What we have all learned however since that time is that there are new, improved methods of construction that don’t need to encumber the

The three R's

2011-08-10T22:14:00.000-07:00

Reduce, Reuse, RecycleYou have heard it a million times. Protect the earth. Act responsibly. Walk the walk. One thing to remember, though, is that before getting to the recycle phase, which can often be energy intensive in and of itself, Reducing and Reusing are even better approaches. Believe it our not one of the easiest places to do this is right in your own front yard...or maybe your

Good Pickings

2011-08-04T09:29:00.000-07:00

Looking for a fun summer activity with the kids this week? Well it just so happens that this is peak berry picking season! Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries galore! Get 'em while they're ripe! Berry picking is an excellent opportunity to each your kids where their food comes from. Plus you can rest assured that your food it fresh... you picked it yourself! Have fun exploring the fields

Green Communities

2011-07-27T11:14:00.001-07:00

Communities that value the same things as 'g'.... energy-efficiency, green living, nature and people July is a month for stoop stargazing, neighborhood block parties and games of pickup basketball in the park. So we thought it would be nice to highlight some communities near our showrooms that are doing all this while also going green! Cape Cod Down the road from our flagship location in

Climate Action Week on Cape Cod

2011-07-19T08:54:00.000-07:00

Join 'g' Green Design Centerin our Commitment to Addressing Climate Change Issues We will be displaying our products and services at theWoods Hole Climate FairFriday, July 22 Redfield Lawn10AM - 2:30pm Admission is Free Become Involved - Be Part of the Solution See more actions below: Climate Action Week Falmouth will take place Monday, July 18 -- Sunday, July 24th to correspond with a visit to

Get Involved in Falmouth/Cape Cod This Weekend

2011-07-14T12:19:00.000-07:00

ECO-TOILET SUMMIT-II IS COMING! The very successful Eco-Toilet Summit is back by overwhelming demand. ET SUMMIT II will take place on Saturday, July 16th at 9 AM until 2 PM at the East Falmouth Elementary School, 33 Davisville Road, East Falmouth. People will have a second opportunity to hear the logic behind alternatives to big pipe sewers and

Cape & Islands Green - Workshops

2011-07-13T08:02:00.000-07:00

Cape & Islands Green, the business verification program sponsored by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with other Cape Chambers and businesses, has begun a regularly scheduled program of workshops to help business become more green, save money and energy. Please see the announcement below and join us for an upcoming workshop and learn more to help your business and your lifestyle

Picnic Products are the Pick of the Week

2011-07-06T14:39:00.000-07:00

Summer's Here - And that means Picnics, Family Gatherings, Boat Rides and BBQs Come in and Get Stocked up on BioCompostable - ReUsable, Yet Disposable Cups Plates Bowls, Forks Knives Spoons Made from corn, sugar and other compostable fibers like palm leaves and bamboo that you can toss in your compost or in the trash and they will decompose on their own. No

Calling all Homebuyers, Real Estate Agents, and Homeowners

2011-06-20T13:46:00.000-07:00

In the current real estate market, homeowners and real estate agents alike, must provide a competitive advantage to entice today's savvy home buyers. One simple and effective way of intriguing potential home buyers is by offering them a home that is environmentally conscious. Any home can quickly and inexpensively transformed from an energy hog to a gorgeous green home by following the 'g'

An Opening Night To Remember

2011-05-24T11:56:00.000-07:00

Opening Reception is a Night to Remember at Toronto Architects and designers were abuzz. Suppliers were on hand, and politicians were doing the rounds at the grand opening reception this past Thursday, May 19th at the Toronto showroom. Franchise owners Joe Caricari and David Lee were beaming and bestowing accolades on their Showroom Manager Michele Vig who pulled together the event

May 11th, 12-1pm: Lunch & Learn Workshop for Building Professionals @ 'g' in Mashpee

2011-05-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday 'g' will be welcoming Bobbi Henley of IceStone, LLC for a continuing education workshop as the final presentation in the Lunch and Learn Professional Series for Spring 2011. Architects, designers, LEED APs, and other professionals are urged to attend this informative workshop entitled Going for the Gold: A Case Study of Recycled Glass and Cement Surfaces with Cradle to Cradle

Saturday Sales Associate

2011-05-04T11:58:00.000-07:00

'g' Green Design Center in Mashpee Commons on Cape Cod is seeking a year round Saturday Sales Associate to join our team.