How to Reduce your Energy Bills. Forever.
Energy prices in the UK are at an all-time high. In fact, we are currently paying more to heat our homes and businesses than anywhere else in Europe and the price of gas and electricity has doubled in recent years. As these prices look set to continue, it’s no wonder that we need to start […]
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Use Steel & Discover Its Manifold ‘Green’ Benefits
Looking for a metal that is highly durable and does not hamper the environmental balance? Steel can be your ideal choice. You are not only building a sound structure, you are also helping keep the environment clean. In what follows, we take a look at some of the key ‘green’ features of this highly popular […]
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How a Solar Water Heater Saves on Energy Costs
During last Fall, we had a power outage for 72 hours and had no access to warm water. It was really difficult for all of us to work with freezing cold water. The area I am talking about is located in Minnesota where the average temperature during winter falls between 14 degree Fahrenheit and 15 […]
Read MoreWhat is a Carbon Credit Certificate? Prices, Trade Exchange, Brokers & the Offset Market
A carbon credit certificate is a certificate that gives a company the right to release one ton of carbon dioxide emissions per one ton of carbon dioxide emissions reduced. Carbon credit certificates are bought and there are two main types of certificate standards. They can be Kyoto Protocol standards or voluntary standards. The Kyoto Protocol […]
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Sustainable Building Materials List
What are sustainable building materials? Sustainable building materials are materials that are ecologically responsible because their impact on the planet is not as damaging as traditional building materials. Below is a list of six practical and sustainable building materials. Low VOC Paint VOC’s stands for organic volatile compounds, which are chemical compounds emitted from most […]
Read MoreResidential and Commercial Rainwater Harvesting and Collection Systems
Rain is a sustainable source of fresh water for both residential and commercial applications and rain harvesting is the capture, deviation and storage of rainwater. A rainwater collection system is a system that collects and stores rainwater to be used as landscape irrigation or as water for bathroom flushing. The rain falls on the roof, […]
Read MoreWhat is a Green Roof? A Look at Green Roof Construction Details, Design and Benefits
A green roof is a roof of a building that has permanent vegetation planted on it. The vegetation layer is a garden planted on top of a waterproof membrane and includes other elements such as drainage and irrigation systems. Green roofs provide shade, stormwater management, and absorb the sun’s heat, providing cooling effects for the […]
Read MoreUsing Green Methods To Get A Green Lawn
Many people think that the only way to get your lawn to look its best is to pump it full of man made synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. This is far from the truth. In fact you can have a great looking lawn with only doing a couple of simple things that are both easy on […]
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Go Green With Your Office Furniture - Become Environment Friendly In Style!
It is not necessary to compromise on style for a more environment friendly office. In fact, all you need is to get more aware of your options in this category. You need to think about the ways in which your office or business might be affecting nature. It is not enough to be upfront on […]
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Facts about Solar Thermal Energy Systems
How Solar Thermal Energy Works Solar thermal energy is a technology that harvests solar energy to use as heat. The sun’s radiation is converted to heat by using solar collectors, and that heat is then transferred to water. Solar thermal systems are used domestically and commercially to heat hot water used in cooking, showers, faucets, […]
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