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.
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Paper or Plastic? Food Containers That Fit the Sustainability Bill
January 18, 2010
Affordable and sustainable, local food has found its match: sustainable containers at affordable prices for every food lover.
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Teflon and Eco-Friendly Options
January 15, 2010
I did a little research on Teflon products, and I was not happy with what I found.
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Greening Up My Workspace
January 14, 2010
My wife and I ran a coffee shop for a little over three years. Slowly, our convictions of green living began to creep in.
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Whole Foods Ups the Resolution Ante
January 11, 2010
The “This is My Year to…” campaign, conducted through Whole Foods’ Facebook page, lets you choose the sustainable food issue most important to you in 2010.