There is no doubt that man-made refrigerants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFSs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), have had a dramatic impact on the environment and are one of the chief contributory factors to global climate change. Simply put, these chemicals have started …
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Sustainable Building Tech
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Ideas for the Indoors–How to Create More Fresh Air at Home
Keeping the air fresh inside your home is a great way to improve your health along with making each room more welcoming. This can be especially important during the winter or if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Lush Houseplants A …
From the Mysterious Guest Blogger "Edison Bulb" — Demystifying LED Lighting Rebates: How To Save On Your Next Upgrade Without Breaking A Sweat
The LED trend is in full swing. LED technology continues to improve in performance, reliability, and efficiency, while simultaneously decreasing in cost throughout the lighting market. Upgrading your existing lighting to a more efficient option can potentially save you hundreds …
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chapman: Five Unique Ideas for your Utilities that Will Lead to a More Energy-Efficient Home
For many homeowners, their utility bill is often one of the highest expenses for the property and can be difficult to afford throughout the year. From the cost of heating the home to using electricity, there are a long list …
From a Guest Blogger: Maintaining Your UPS Unit
There are a number of different things a small business owner has to deal with in order to be successful. If you own a production based business then you will have to think about how you are going to maximize …
From Guest Blogger John Baird: Building a Sustainable Small Business
Taking care to reduce your carbon footprint as a business is only part of the equation when it comes to sustainability. You need to build strong connections with your employees and develop an awareness of the impact your business has …
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From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Simple Tricks to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Becoming more energy-efficient is not reserved for environmental activists only. Energy efficiency can boost your cash reserves at home too. Whether you turn off the lights as you leave for work, or install solar panels, toning down your energy usage …
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From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Implementing Sustainability in Your Working Space
The issue of sustainability has been quite an important topic in the last few years and it is no wonder that many people have started implementing it in every aspect of their lifestyles. All over the world we can see …
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From Guest Blogger "Only Napoleon": Green Events Guide [Infographic]
(Note: This author has a good point. It always blows my mind when I arrive at an event on sustainability to find that the participants are hydrated with bottled water. – ed) According to the latest trends, more and more people …
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From Guest Blogger Marie Nievess: Tips for Cleaning with Environmentally Friendly Products
Cleaning your house is undoubtedly important – living in a clean and dust-free environment affects your health, life standard and self-esteem in the most positive way possible. Moreover, welcoming guests to a dirty home is never good. In order to …
