Eco-friendly

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Avoiding Plastics & Single-Use Products

Avoiding Plastics & Single-Use Products

The transition to a sustainable lifestyle can be daunting. Many of us are so accustomed to plastic products that it’s hard to imagine life without them. But if ...

Apr 23, 2020

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Pollination and Beekeeping

Pollination and Beekeeping

Honeybee populations around the world are in decline, due in part to global warming. Bees are some of the most effective pollinators we have. Not only does this...

Apr 30, 2020

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Passive Solar Design

Passive Solar Design

Passive solar design is a method of adapting your home to utilize solar energy instead of non-renewable energy sources. It is generally a two-step process. Firs...

Apr 30, 2020

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Green Roofs

Green Roofs

Depending on the nature of your co-living space and surrounding land, a green roof might be an efficient and sustainable option for your community. A green roof...

Apr 30, 2020

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Rainwater Collection

Rainwater Collection

A system of collecting rainwater for future use can mean many things. It can mean simply leaving a bucket outside to catch rainfall, or designing an elaborate s...

Apr 30, 2020

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Green Insulation Alternatives

Green Insulation Alternatives

You probably know that your living space needs insulation to be an effective and comfortable shelter. Even if you’ve designed your home in the most eco-friendly...

May 01, 2020

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Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar Hot Water Systems

Once you have a passive solar design in place in your home, the question will be: what’s the best way to use this energy? One of the most efficient and simple a...

May 01, 2020

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Why Buy Local Produce? It's Better for You & the Planet

Why Buy Local Produce? It's Better for You & the Planet

Many of us have easy access to a wide array of fruits and vegetables, even if these plants don’t grow in our areas. We might pick up an orange at the corner sto...

May 08, 2020

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An Introduction to Home Water Filtration

An Introduction to Home Water Filtration

There are many reasons you might want or need to filter your drinking water. If you live in an area where your water is sourced from a well, then the water must...

May 15, 2020

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A Detailed Guide to Home Water Filtration

A Detailed Guide to Home Water Filtration

Your water filtration needs depend on your access to potable water. If you live in an area that provides potable water, you don’t technically need any filtratio...

May 15, 2020

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Geothermal Pumps: The Green Way to Heat & Cool

Geothermal Pumps: The Green Way to Heat & Cool

Geothermal pumps can be used to heat, cool, and supply hot water to your home. They are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional systems that use non-renewabl...

May 21, 2020

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