We opted to follow the performance path which meant our world be rated according to the ENERGY STAR for home standards (the document can be found here ). HERS stands for Home Energy Rating Standard and is based on a performance scale of 100. Energy and Atmosphere : 21.5 This achieved us 19.5 points under EA 1. MORE >>

New and renovated buildings in Israel will now have to comply with a newly launched “Israel Standard for Green Building&#. The new regulation meets international standards, but is designed to adapt to Israel’s unique climate and construction style.  Jerusalem Post. Image via: Wonderlane. MORE >>

However, one eco trend that hasn't quite caught on yet is reusable produce and bulk bags - every day thousands of shoppers use the provided small, thin plastic or biodegradable bags at the market without even realizing there's an alternative, and they usually end up in the landfills. Skip to the bottom for the video. Check out Eco Bags. MORE >>

When the USDA label was first implemented in 2002, concern was expressed that certification standards would not be as stringent as the private organic labeling programs it replaced, such as the Oregon Tilth. Prior to 2002, organic certifiers each had their own standards that they used when certifying organic produce and products.  MORE >>

When the USDA label was first implemented in 2002, concern was expressed that certification standards would not be as stringent as the private organic labeling programs it replaced, such as the Oregon Tilth. Prior to 2002, organic certifiers each had their own standards that they used when certifying organic produce and products.  MORE >>