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.

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 […]

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.

Cement, A Sustainable Material?

Cement is found in many building products, from fiber cement siding to concrete flooring and countertops, as well as cement backer boards and insulated concrete forms (ICFs). It is increasingly appearing in conjunction with green building strategies. But as with most green products, it is not 100% sustainable. Let’s take a look […]

Eco-Friendly Fencing

Even a small yard requires a lot of resources to fence it in, so why not consider an environmentally-friendly alternative? Some of today’s long-lasting composite fencing can easily be found (even at big box home improvement centers) and makes better use of resources, typically using recycled and reclaimed materials. Plus, it looks great […]

Shopping for Building Materials?

Looking for a brand new bathroom fixture or a reclaimed building material? Well, there are more than 1,000 building material re-use stores in the United States and Canada that sell just what you’re searching for.

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