Greening Outdoor Furniture

You may be searching for just the right patio set soon, so keep in mind the sustainable outdoor furniture that’s on the market today. Whether its sourced from recycled materials or from forests that are well-managed, there are several available options.

Suburbia Fueling Our Addiction to Oil

In a society where we must drive for miles to work,  school, shopping, and recreation, our dependence on oil and our creation of greenhouse gas emissions is a real problem.  Cities and mixed-use developments reduce their carbon footprint by providing everything one needs within walking or biking distance and via public transportation.  There’s room for improvement […]

Green Building Design Competition Kicks Off

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and partners are inviting design professionals and students nationwide to submit designs and ideas by July 31 for the 2nd annual Lifecycle Building Challenge. “The competition seeks designs that facilitate building material adaptation and reuse, minimize waste, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.”

Is Your Old Refrigerator a Waste of Energy?

In most households, the refrigerator is the biggest energy-consuming kitchen appliance. But there’s good news: Energy Star qualified refrigerators require about half as much energy as models manufactured before 1993 (and even 40% less than 2001 models). Not only will you reduce your carbon footprint by replacing your old frig with […]

SFO Terminal to be Revived with Green

Terminal 2 at the San Francisco International Airport has been left vacant for the past six years because a reduction in air travel after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 lead to a postponement of a major renovation. Now, it’s time for the terminal to be revitalized and officials say it will be […]

Stop Flushing So Much Water Down the Drain with Dual Flush Toilets!

Dual flush toilets are great at conserving water. With 2 flush valves, one .8 gallon flush for #1 and a 1.6 gallon flush for #2, these toilets conserve even more water than the standard 1.6 gpf toilets on the market.

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