Best of NEF

Below are key categories from Naturally Earth Friendly's archives. Click on the section to view a list of featured articles from that category. Have fun and start browsing!

Best of NEF: Architecture

Architecture

What is green architecture? What is sustainable architecture? These two terms both refer to structures and buildings that are using environmentally responsible construction materials and operations. From the green design to construction to maintenance to demolition, an eco-friendly building is created with a sustainable approach to help minimize environmental impact.

By avoiding building elements that could be harmful to the planet or people, green architecture techniques are used in residential and commercial buildings.

From green construction materials to modular prefab houses to sustainable building design, sustainable design in architecture is good for everyone and is becoming more popular.

Best of NEF: Energy

Energy

What is sustainable energy? Sustainable energy, also known as green energy, is renewable and efficient. Common alternative energy sources include solar, geothermal and wind. As the green energy becomes more readily available in residential and commercial buildings, we are avoiding the pollution associated with energy created by fossil fuels.

From clean energy to conservation, renewable energy is needed more than ever with today's infatuation and need for new technology.

Best of NEF: Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Sustainable living, or having a green lifestyle, is healthier for us and the environment. Usually we can make minor adjustments to our daily life without sacrificing luxuries.

From green apartment living to sustainable gardening to health and nutrition to do-it-yourself projects to green pets to eco-friendly parenting, a sustainable lifestyle has many facets. 

Best of NEF: Nature

Nature

The natural world encompasses the entire physical world. This includes plants, animals and the actual landscapes. Nature wasn't created by man. 

From endangered species to natural wonders, Mother Nature brings beauty to this world and phenomenal sights that we couldn't have imagined.

Best of NEF: News

News

Environmental news is always breaking and we try to give it to you first. Whenever there is a media update, like the Corruption in Malaysia regarding the destruction of the Borneo Rainforest, we try to get it out fast. Remember news is always changing and today will be out of date tomorrow. So this page might not be up to date with the latest breaking news stories. Be sure to browse our News section to catch the latest.

From eco events to green politics to sustainable news in the United States and around the world, we try to deliver the freshest breaking environmental news to you.