News and Insights

You already know that trees bring aesthetic, economic, and environmental benefits. Look to the Vibrant Cities Lab’s Urban Forestry Toolkit to find ways to make convincing arguments about the advantages of trees, bring more of them to your area, and motivate your local government to invest in and care for them.

NAR’s 2018 report about sustainability is out and it shows that 61% of respondents say consumers are either somewhat or very interested in sustainability. 

With the spring and summer selling season in full swing, it’s probably a good time to refresh the research data you’re using when talking with clients about green home features.

During the April webinar, Michelle Dusseau Diller provided a deep dive into the data found in the National Association of Homebuilders’ (NAHB) 2017 SmartMarket Report: Trends in the Green Residential Market, published late last year. 

Heard about the no-straw movement? It’s estimated that 500 million straws are used – and disposed of – each day in the United States. They rank among the top 10 bits of marine debris, which affects both human and animal health.