Spruce up Your Kitchen with a Recycled Countertop
January 28, 2010
The latest and greatest in sustainable countertops are comprised of recycled materials.
Month: January 2010
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Severe Southern California Weather
January 27, 2010
With all of the water streaming into California during the beginning of the fourth year of drought, do we have systems in place to resue it effectively?
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Sustainability Underfoot: Wood Flooring
January 27, 2010
Recycled and sustainable wood flooring is an increasingly popular option in the home.
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Vida Verde’s Tanya Stock: Dumpster Diving Can be Chic!
January 26, 2010
Tanya Stock has always been a fan of salvage. But, today, even dumpster diving can take on an entirely upscale meaning.
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Which is Greener, Bottled or Tap?
January 25, 2010
When you compare the use of a water filtration system versus bottled water to see which is greener or more reusable, there are many factors to consider.
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The California Statewide Green Building Code: How Construction Will Change in a Big Way
January 25, 2010
The California Green Building Standards Code, unanimously approved on January 12, 2010, promises landmarks of less waste into landfills and smarter irrigation as building standards.
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Upcycle Living: Reuse, Sustainability and Modern Cool Under One Roof
January 22, 2010
Upcycle Living is changing green design by using recycled shipping containers to build homes. We talked with Upcycle’s Ashton Wolfswinkel about the endless possibilities.
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Salvagable in Brooklyn: The Ice House
January 21, 2010
The Ice House in Brooklyn is an 1880s converted ice warehouse full of reuse and conservation features, making it one of the Big Apple’s more desirable green developments.
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Green Living in B.C. — Synergy at Dockside Green
January 21, 2010
Synergy at Dockside Green earned 63 out of a possible 70 points on the CaGBC’s LEED for New Construction 1.0 checklist — the highest-scoring LEED Platinum project on record.
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Greg Peterson’s Urban Farm: Farming in the Heart of the City
January 19, 2010
Guest author Greg Peterson talks about his Urban Farm, featuring a primarily edible landscape, solar panels, rainwater and greywater harvesting and a kitchen made primarily from reclaimed materials.