The Environmental Blog
JANUARY 17, 2023
When constructed properly, it can help lessen pollution and allow you to enjoy savings on water and energy usage, and it can increase the value of your home. Formaldehyde is another chemical often found in most construction materials. Bark, pine needles, wood chips, leaves, and other organic mulch offer various benefits.
Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
A local demolition site, construction dumpster or farm – Be sure to contact the property owner to get permission before hauling away any materials. The roof above your head can do a lot of good for the Earth below your feet. OldHouseOnline.com has a great directory for finding a salvage retailer in your state. RECYCLED PLASTIC.
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EDF + Business
APRIL 25, 2023
Interior Lighting Light Bulbs High-Efficiency LED High-Efficiency OLED Lighting Controls Occupancy Sensors Timers Smart Lighting Dimming Controls Lighting Alternatives Incorporation of Natural Light (e.g.,
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
After three years of design and construction, Singapore-based firm G8A Architecture & Urban Planning has completed the Tropical Chalet, a naturally cooled home with a beautiful and functional “double roof facade.” A strong presence of wood, textured concrete and rough brick highlight the organic nature of the concept.”
Business Green
JANUARY 20, 2023
A pilot project with construction company Kier, at a building site in Wales, cut energy use by 27 percent. It then invests the capital raised into innovative climate projects, such as Cool Roof France (reflective building cladding, $540,000 invested) and Beyond the Sea (kite-pulled ships, $1.1m That's an area 1.65
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