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Solar-powered home embraces tree canopy views in all directions

AGreenLiving

In the coastal township of Barwon Heads, Australian architecture firm Peter Winkler Architects has completed the Green Velvet House, a family’s solar-powered home that sensitively responds to the landscape in more ways than one. Recycled “Grey Ironbark” hardwood columns and beams are also featured throughout the building.

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Sustainability Guide for Plumbers: Getting Started

Green Business Bureau

The effects of said practices are costly: Poor materials can pollute their surrounding environment. Poor materials can prove to be dangerous to the health of those within the home. Poor materials are inefficient, wasting both water and energy. Certain materials are difficult to dispose of and cannot be reused.

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The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating House

Alternative Energy News

Environment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power Designed by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull.

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Technological Trials to Future-Proof Roads in Suffolk

Cleantech East

million of the fund to adapt lighting columns to make them suitable for use as charging points for electric cars, or Wi-Fi hubs. This technology can currently cut costs and energy consumption of traditional street lighting by 50%. Right here in the East of England Suffolk County Council have been allocated £4.41

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Estimating The Carbon Footprint Of Utility-Scale Battery Storage

R-Squared Energy

. ————————————– Since the turn of the century, there has been a global explosion in the production of renewable power. According to the 2018 BP Statistical Review of World Energy, global renewable energy production in 2000 was 218 Terawatt-hours (TWh).

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Embracing Sustainable Living: A Guide to Establishing Eco-Friendly Practices in Canada

The Environmental Blog

Energy-Efficient Homes One of the most impactful steps towards eco-friendly living in Canada is ensuring that your home is energy-efficient. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.

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Sustainability Guide for Video Production: Getting Started

Green Business Bureau

Fuel is required in many aspects of production, from transportation to on-set generators, so it is critical that you take steps to use more cleaner, greener fuel alternatives to power these items. If budget allows, transition to electric vehicles and research clean fuel options for heavy duty vehicles like biofuels. Reduce Air Travel.