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Why Should a Business Go Green?

Why should a business go green? Learn how to save the environment and cut costs in your business at the same time. In this article you'll find practical yet ingenuous reasons to remain eco-friendly while at work!

Published by jciotta (1538 pts) on Mar 15, 2010 to
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Buildings Constructed From Natural Green Materials- Cob

The techniques used in the construction of buildings using cob go back to the early nineteenth century. Unlike some other traditional earth buildings, cob does not need to be encased in forms during building construction. Here we will look at building with cob and the materials and techniques used.

Published by WillieS (9274 pts) on Mar 8, 2010 to
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The Reuse of Recycled Building Construction Materials

Recycling and reusing construction materials is a great environmental method to compliment the construction of buildings from natural green materials. Doors and windows can be reused, preferably the double glazed draft-proof type which will enhance the house insulation properties and, save money.

Published by WillieS (9274 pts) on Mar 8, 2010 to
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Adobe Buildings - How They Are Constructed

Adobe buildings have been around for thousands of years. They are constructed from bricks made from a mixture of clay, sand, and straw, mixed in water. This mix is then poured into wooden moulds and left to set for a time after which the moulded bricks are tipped out and left to dry in the shade.

Published by WillieS (9274 pts) on Mar 7, 2010 to
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Can You Conserve Home Heat & Recycle Dryer Heat Using An Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger?

Why isn't every clothes dryer hooked up to an Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger? This would conserve a lot of the clothes drying heat that is ordinarily lost to the great outdoors. Why is this not available?

Published by 00orange00 (3988 pts) on Mar 2, 2010 to
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The environmental downsides of bamboo flooring

Bamboo flooring is very popular and justifiably touted as an eco-friendly alternative to carpet or old-growth hardwood flooring. However, importing bamboo, replacing existing flooring and chemical finishes diminish the sustainability of bamboo flooring.

Published by Steve Graham (4556 pts) on Mar 1, 2010 to
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Ways for Reusing Fiberglass Screen

Unlike PVC, fiberglass can't be reformed into something else, which is why it's important to start reusing fiberglass screen when you can. Fiberglass screen is a durable material that is commonly used for window and door screens, but you can get even more creative with it.

Published by Marina Hanes (4208 pts) on Feb 28, 2010 to
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How Do Composting Toilets Work?

Environmentally friendly composting toilets conserve precious drinking water. Composting toilets do not use water, but instead recycle human waste into nutrient rich compost that can be used to fertilize soil.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts) on Feb 28, 2010 to
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Learn about the Best Insulation & Energy Efficient Fixes for Your House

Global warming is escalating; we can help reduce this by saving energy in the home through insulation of our roofs and walls, draft-proofing windows and doors. Replacing our central heating boilers and domestic white goods, to high energy efficient models will also see our energy use and bills fall.

Published by WillieS (9274 pts) on Feb 26, 2010 to
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Benefits of Building a Green Home

A green home is built to be energy efficient and environmentally sustainable. These factors are carefully considered in the design, construction and choice of equipment, fixtures and appliances for the home. There are many benefits of building a green home.

Published by Kantha Wijeratne (1936 pts) on Feb 22, 2010 to
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