Check out this post on treehugger.com. “A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I’m not one though who would attribute it to being man-made. “
Palin’s quote
WTF?
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Marmoleum natural linoleum is extremely durable, available in a large variety of colors and – is eco-friendly. The linoleum is composed of renewable materials: linseed oil, pine tree rosin, wood flour, jute and ecologically responsible pigments. Limestone is also used, and according to the company site is “found all over the world in enormous quantities”. […]
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Budget-friendly and easy to apply, transparent Energy Film helps to decrease heat loss through windows in the winter and block incoming solar heat in the summer – without reducing the amount of natural light a room receives. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “an estimated $30 billion or more of energy is lost per year through […]
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By employing a team of expert craftsmen to factory construct the Method Cabin, Method Homes was able to create a prototype in record time while reducing construction waste by 50%. Built in just three months, this modern prefab cabin with a uniquely woodsy appeal is located in Seattle, Washington.
With a target of achieving LEED for […]
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By harvesting antique timber from buildings scheduled for demolition, Liberty Valley Doors helps conserve existing forests - and keeps the valuable wood out of landfills. Each piece of seasoned, reclaimed lumber used to create their line of Rediscovered Wood Doors is unique, with lovely deep colors and a character all their own. This historic reclaimed […]
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Through the use of a proprietary process, PowerFilm is the first – and only – company that “manufacturers and sells monolithically-integrated solar panels on plastic using a true roll-to-roll manufacturing process”. Former 3M research physicists, Dr. Frank Jeffrey and Dr. Derrick Grimmer, founded the company in 1988 with a goal to “develop and manufacture thin […]
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At greenphone.com, you can now sell those unused (but still functional) cell phones that have been stashed in the junk drawer. The amount of cash you will get varies a great deal – from $1 to $60 - depending on the model. If the phone is not in working condition, greenphone.com will recycle it free […]
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This can be a difficult question to answer, especially given the amount of greenwashing around today. One way to get some assurance a product is what it claims to be is to check for well-respected, third-party green-certification. Here are some organizations that can provide assistance:
Energy Star: Energy-efficient guidelines are set by U.S. Department of Energy […]
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Enter the OASys air conditioning system from Speakman Co. of Delaware. Not an AC unit in the traditional sense, the OASys is more a relative of the evaporative cooler (some may know of the old swamp cooler), but with a much higher tech approach.
A glance at a schematic diagram may help understand how the system […]
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