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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q1 2024

Greentown Labs

Hub Controls ’ award-winning personal energy-management system, Hub Controller, saves customers money by knowing when their heating and cooling systems need to run—and, more importantly, when they can be turned off. The company previously participated in Go Energize 2022 , and is now rejoining the Greentown community.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Smart Gravel is three times lighter than mineral stone, has ten times better thermal and acoustic insulation properties, is long-lasting and proven to not break down into toxic leachate or microplastic particles. Renewable, recycled or upcycled. Arqlite provides their leachate and toxicology reports online.

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Style & Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Decor Tips to Upgrade Your Space

Green Business Bureau

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Items made from wood, glass, metal, leather, or marble age beautifully (and move quickly on AptDeco) — and the lived-in look is what makes a home go from cool to cozy. Upcycle Items You Already Own.