Category: Sustainable Building

Sustainable Building Tech

Sandalwood is a natural oil that comes from the Santalum tree. It has been used for over 4,000 years for both its pleasant scent, and religious purposes. Today, sandalwood oil has many surprising uses that make it a great option …

From a Guest Blogger: Six Surprising Benefits of Using Sandalwood Read More »

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Sustainable landscapes are re-generative and they can contribute a lot to the development of a healthy community. The main goals of this type of landscaping are to preserve energy and water, decrease runoff and reduce waste. There are few processes …

From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Sustainable Landscaping and the Environment Read More »

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Pollution of the land, sea and air, disappearing plant and animal species, global warming and nuclear threats is something that cannot be ignored. Going green is helping yours and mine planet to be healthier but at the same time it …

From Guest Blogger Marie Nieves: Going Greener with your Backyard Read More »

Today’s engineers are trained to innovate from an environmentally-friendly perspective, and some of their ideas directly assist individuals and communities to build healthier, more sustainable futures for themselves and their families. #1 Small Scale Home Gardens

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From today’s Writer’s Almanac: It’s the birthday of the novelist and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, (pictured here with her boyfriend Jean-Paul Sartre) born in Paris, France (1908)…..

In the modern world today, people are connected to each other virtually. From ordering food, to getting a mode of entertainment, to making business deals, or even booking tickets, everything can be done using the internet and a smartphone/computer. Hence …

From Guest Blogger Joel Smith: Six Benefits of an Energy Efficient Home Every Owner Should Know Read More »

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Energy-efficient homes are more popular than ever, but buyers should expect to pay more if they aren’t careful. In some markets, green homes are sold for as much as nine percent more than the average home. For those that are …

From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Eco-Friendly Escrow–Your Guide to Buying a Green Home Read More »

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I met Bruce Wilson in the sandbox in kindergarten, where we were schoolmates in Philadelphia. Though we lost track of one another for many decades, I’m happy that we’ve reconnected via 2GreenEnergy, where he offers a steady stream of cogent …

Notes on Distributed Generation Read More »

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Energy bills are on the rise, and homeowners everywhere are looking for ways to lower their costs. While you may dream of going solar or investing in new appliances, these changes may not be in your budget. The great news …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chapman: Most Common Energy Escapes in Your Home and How to Stop Them Read More »

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Choosing the right flooring in your home is one of the most important decisions you can make.  In certain areas it will need to be hardwearing, whilst in bathrooms it will need to be moisture resistant. Some flooring is warm …

From Guest Blogger Christopher Austin: Expert Tips to Make Your Flooring Attractive and Environmentally Friendly Read More »

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