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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

The Environmental Blog

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. Install A Cool Roof. Originally, cool roofs were available in white and other lighter shade colors.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Proper insulation regulates indoor temperature more effectively, minimizing drastic fluctuations thus helping you conserve energy and lower your heating and cooling bills. Brava , another synthetic shingle manufacturer, also uses recycled content in their products. Greenfiber® , manufactured in the U.S., CARPETING AND FLOORING.