Category: Sustainable Building

Sustainable Building Tech

Life is easy if you have a big and comfortable home to spend your days in. But, even though obtaining such a place sounds far from easy, it does not have to be. Living in a nice environment is actually …

From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Your Eco-Friendly Home: Building or Remodeling Green Read More »

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The whole world is going green these days, and if you run a business, you’ve likely been giving it some thought yourself. With energy costs on the rise, a lot of businesses are looking for ways to cut down their …

From Guest Blogger Sarah Landrun: Eight Ways Retailers Can Save Energy Read More »

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Environmental issues are becoming an important consideration even in everyday activities. It is no longer seen as a government issue but as something that individuals can, and should, do something about. Whether you are about to complete a make-over, build …

From Guest Blogger Christopher Austin: Top Five Considerations You Can Make To Go Green with Your Home Read More »

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There is no doubt that man-made refrigerants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFSs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), have had a dramatic impact on the environment and are one of the chief contributory factors to global climate change. Simply put, these chemicals have started …

From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Natural Refrigerants Help Business Meet Strict New Environmental Legislation Read More »

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Keeping the air fresh inside your home is a great way to improve your health along with making each room more welcoming. This can be especially important during the winter or if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Lush Houseplants A …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Ideas for the Indoors–How to Create More Fresh Air at Home Read More »

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The LED trend is in full swing. LED technology continues to improve in performance, reliability, and efficiency, while simultaneously decreasing in cost throughout the lighting market. Upgrading your existing lighting to a more efficient option can potentially save you hundreds …

From the Mysterious Guest Blogger "Edison Bulb" — Demystifying LED Lighting Rebates: How To Save On Your Next Upgrade Without Breaking A Sweat Read More »

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For many homeowners, their utility bill is often one of the highest expenses for the property and can be difficult to afford throughout the year. From the cost of heating the home to using electricity, there are a long list …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chapman: Five Unique Ideas for your Utilities that Will Lead to a More Energy-Efficient Home Read More »

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There are a number of different things a small business owner has to deal with in order to be successful. If you own a production based business then you will have to think about how you are going to maximize …

From a Guest Blogger: Maintaining Your UPS Unit Read More »

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Taking care to reduce your carbon footprint as a business is only part of the equation when it comes to sustainability. You need to build strong connections with your employees and develop an awareness of the impact your business has …

From Guest Blogger John Baird: Building a Sustainable Small Business Read More »

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Becoming more energy-efficient is not reserved for environmental activists only. Energy efficiency can boost your cash reserves at home too. Whether you turn off the lights as you leave for work, or install solar panels, toning down your energy usage …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Simple Tricks to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Read More »

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