Plastic is an unavoidable part of life. It plays the part in healthcare, makeup, interior design and almost every segment of human existence. But it is the most noticeable in food production, storing and preparation which created a growing concern for its harmful effects.
For those looking to meld the comforts of fine living with environmental responsibility, make room in your schedule for the debut of Sheldon Crossing's model LEED Platinum home in February.
If you’ve pondered outfitting your home with solar energy, consider being among 100 Philadelphia homeowners to install solar panels with no upfront costs under a pilot program allocating $35,000 to make solar energy affordable and practical for Philadelphia residents.
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United States generates more municipal waste than any other country. As a nation, we are responsible for disposing of more than 250 million tons of trash every year, says the president of the National Solid Wastes Management Association.
If you’ve heard only one thing about the green movement, it was undoubtedly the benefits of Compact Fluroescent Lamps in comparison to their more popular brother, the incandescent bulb. And just for the completely uninitiated, the CFL uses 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs, and, as it lasts longer as well, it will save you about $30 over the course of its use.
For a lot of homeowners, the easiest way to increase your living space is by finishing the basement. It is also not as expensive as some other strategies for creating space. However, there are a lot more variables for a project that involves the basement due to air quality concerns, moisture buildup and the challenge of adding natural light.
Hot water heaters use a lot of energy. In order for a home to continuously have water at a high enough temperature, the water heater must work constantly to keep the water at whatever temperature the heater is set to. This is akin to keeping a boiling pot of water on the stove all day just in case you may want spaghetti later. It just doesn’t make sense.
In the United States, there are plenty of kinds of toilets and restrooms, however there is largely only one flushing method, and it’s costing us all a great amount of water. Older toilets use about 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush, but it doesn’t need to be that way.
There are plenty of efficient models out there, but to be sure about what you’re getting into, focus on getting either a low flush toilet, or a dual-flush toilet, which has two settings.
It’s the Big and Tall grass!
FACT: Bamboo can grow up to 60 feet tall, 10-12 inches in diameter, all within 5 years.
FACT: Bamboo is a grass and is harvested for both commercial and residential use.
FACT: Bamboo is incredibly versatile.
