On May 19, the New York Times reported that the west is facing a significant water shortage and that many aquifers are running dry as a result of large-scale irrigation and crops that demand large amounts of water. The combination of events is slowly reducing farmers’ ability to water their crops. This problem should not […]
Environmental Issues: Press & Publications DeFeo Associates In the News Green Building’s Unexpected Advantage Green buildings aren’t just good for the planet, being strategic in your business model can also bring about large returns! Press Release Recycling industry impacted by falling oil prices While the majority of Americans are celebrating as the price of gas […]
DeFeo Associates’ vision is of long-term economic growth that creates jobs while improving and sustaining the environment. The fact is that financial viability has to be a – if not the – principal factor in most strategic business decisions. Businesses and other organizations who actively strive to be good environmental citizens may still make choices […]
Ok, let me start by saying that arsenic does occur naturally and we all have it in our systems. So the fact that there is naturally occurring arsenic in food is not that news worthy to me. However, I have always wondered why we feel the need to add more of something that is poison […]
Brooke Morales Brooke started her career with interior design and business development experience in the NJ and NY A&D community and specifically focused on sustainable building and design practices. She has experience sourcing and selecting sustainable interior and exterior building materials for commercial and residential specifications. As an interior designer and consultant, she presents space […]