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

Greentown Labs

Twenty-four startups joined our community in Q1 2024, working on innovations ranging from biobased building materials, to sustainable rubber, to solar-powered flight. Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER. RECYCLED STEEL.

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Century-old water tower is now an award-winning home with stunning views

AGreenLiving

Seven years after purchasing the water tower next to their childhood home, cousins Ruud Visser and Fumi Hoshino of RV Architectuur have successfully transformed the century-old structure in Nieuw Lekkerland into a stunning home for their families. Century-old water tower is now an award-winning home with stunning views.

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Daily Eco-friendly Practices: Saving the Environment while Cutting Costs

The Environmental Blog

From simple switches in our daily routines to more significant changes in our homes and workplaces, there are numerous ways to positively impact the environment while also cutting costs. Activities: Local governments and organizations may host recycling events, provide information on recycling practices, and offer free recycling bins.

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Green Your Workplace With These Eco-Friendly Office Products and Supplies

Green Business Bureau

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Energy Star offers a variety of certified electronics such as computers , monitors , TVs and telephones. As a place where employees eat, rest and recharge, the breakroom is all about energy.

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Eco Friendly Office: Creating the Ideal Green Home Office Environment

Green Business Bureau

Remote Work Is Here To Stay: Employees Should Create the Ideal Green Home Office. By demanding less office space, telecommuting can positively contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. Using advanced green technology to create a green home office.

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Optimizing the At-Home Office For Green Efficiency

Green Business Bureau

Green Home Offices. Telecommuting can contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. If you’re telecommuting already or seeking a remote role, it’s important to consider the impact of your green home office. How To Create A Greener Home Office.