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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. RECYCLED STEEL. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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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. Its retail offering has seen over 35,000 people sign up to date.