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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. Insulation is one of the most important factors that play into your home’s energy efficiency.

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10 European firms every sustainability professional should know

Business Green

measurable.energy According to measurable.energy , power used by plugged-in devices can exceed "40 percent of total electricity usage in office buildings." Half is wasted; much of it through devices plugged in and powered on during non-working hours. That's an area 1.65 times the size of Greater London.