Contrary to popular belief, the Philippines has four kinds of weather, namely: hot, very hot, rainy, and very rainy. To say that the Philippine weather is unpredictable is an understatement. It may be hot and dry in one minute and …
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Sustainable Building Tech
From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: How Can Daycare Facilities Contribute to the Green Life?
Living green is something that every person can do in order to help lower human’s impact on the planet. Due to human activity, our climate is changing faster now than any other time in history. The Earth goes through climate …
From Guest Blogger Applied Environmentalist: Is LED Lighting Worth It?
Imagine every application that requires lighting in your commercial facility. Can’t wrap your head around it? Needless to say, lighting can be a huge percentage of your annual energy costs. Energy efficient lighting like LED wall packs or LED bollard lights can make a …
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From Guest Blogger Sean Burton: Why Choose Environmentally Friendly Timber Windows?
Many timber window manufacturers are moving into the future by building timber windows that are environmentally friendly as well as aesthetically suitable for old and new buildings, regardless of the window shape and size. There are many advantages to using …
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"Solar Decathlon" Spawns Excellence
If you think that most American kids today lack the work ethic and intellectual curiosity that they had in generations past, you’ll get no argument from me. But if you believe that all young people share that deficiency, you’re 100% …
From Guest Blogger Garret Stembridge: Seals of Approval — DIY Fixes for Leaky Windows and Doors
When it’s snowing outside and one look at your front door shows you that it’s snowing inside, there’s no question: You have a drafty door! But what about in the snow-free months where drafts and leaks aren’t quite so obvious? …
Tagged with: California, Caulk, Doors, Extra Space Storage, Leak, Microsoft Windows, United States, Weatherstripping
"Sustainable" and "Eco-friendly" Are Relative Terms
A reader asks: I just wanted to get your take on something I am writing for one of my college classes. I’m writing about sustainability in the areas of energy and construction. Regarding construction I had a thought about the …
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From a Guest Blogger: Safe Ways To Heat Your Home
The winter chills are setting in and your house is freezing (Really? It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, where far more than 90% of the world’s population lives. -ed.) You want to install a heater but you’re not sure which …
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From Guest Blogger Tristan Anwyn: Which College Campuses Are Really Into Green?
Gone are the days when people would think you were a hippie for doing your recycling. Nowadays more and more people are switching on to the importance of reducing waste and living more sustainably. Academic institutions are embracing the green …
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From Guest Blogger Jake Fisher: What Every Business Needs to Know About Going Green
Going green could improve your business’s public image and, in some cases, help you lower costs. Every business needs to know these 5 important aspects about going green. Solar Panels are a Long-Term Investment Today’s solar panels are significantly more …
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