The majority of people in North America have central air heating with a furnace, which heats the air and circulates it around the home via ducts and vents. Another common heating method in older homes is a boiler, which heats […]
Most people probably think that gardening is a “green” or eco-friendly activity. That, unfortunately is not a given. There are certain choices gardeners make that can be harmful to the environment, as well as choices that can be beneficial to
The design of a building plays a key role in how efficiently and sustainably it can function. While architects normally view each building’s design and functionality from a holistic perspective, sustainable architects specifically aim to design a building that will
Home construction, renovation and demolition are all sources of waste and runoff that can negatively impact the environment. Thankfully, there are things you can do when building and designing homes that can minimize the environmental footprint of the construction process
A green roof, also known as a living roof or an eco-roof, is essentially a rooftop garden. While they can cost more upfront than a conventional roof, the benefits are huge and the potential long-term savings could pay dividends –
Green initiatives are rapidly gaining traction, as it becomes increasingly evident that we need to change the way we do things in order to prevent a massive environmental fallout. Home construction and demolition is an enormous source of waste, and
Perhaps you want to live off the grid, decrease your carbon footprint or limit your dependency on those utility companies that ask for so much money every month. While we’ve previously covered some of the ways you can decrease your
So what exactly makes a product “green”? It can mean a few things. It could be that the product is energy-efficient, made from sustainable, natural or recycled materials, ethically produced, free from toxic chemicals, recyclable and/or biodegradable. Being conscious of
Greenhouses are Great. Yes, that was spelled with a capital G! These helpful heroes not only allow you to grow tropical plants where you otherwise could not, but they extend your growing season and protect your veggies from pests. There
Construction (and even demolition!) requires an abundance of resources and creates massive amounts of waste. Some of that waste is also toxic, such as that from asbestos. Current practices for constructing buildings and handling waste from demolition aren’t sustainable. Thankfully,
