As more people are choosing to lead environmentally friendly lifestyles, LED lighting for the home is becoming increasingly mainstream, says the Environmental News Network, which named LED lights one of the top 10 green building trends for 2010.

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New Year’s Resolutions are some of the easiest things to make—and the hardest to keep. The important thing to remember is they are just guidelines for how you want to improve your life in the coming year. You don’t have to fix everything all at once. Instead, try taking a few small steps in the right direction.

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For the past few years, public holiday light displays across the country have been getting LED makeovers to help save energy and make celebrations greener. This year, the Oregon Zoo is encouraging Pacific Northwesterners to make the same switch for their own home displays.

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I was reading a recent article in the NY Times on Organic LED (OLED) application innovations and was interested in its take on OLED’s as the future of light sources. OLED lights are amazing. They, like LEDs, are highly energy-efficient and very long-lasting in comparison to traditional lights. They can also produce light in various colors making them great for design features. The big triumph with OLED lights is that the source can be made into ultra-thin, flexible sheets which widens the application potential for such a light. OLEDs are already being introduced in televisions and cell phones and nterior designers and manufacturers of home products are developing OLED lit home fixtures and accessories.

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Come help finish the construction of the new hiking trail at Beacon Rock State Park on Thursday, October 8. Volunteers are encouraged to help create another great place to hike or ride horses in the back country of this Washington park.
Tools and instructions will be provided. Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm. No experience is needed.
Register to help out at www.wta.org or by calling 360.722.2657.

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