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New standards aim to make low-energy building affordable in the U.S. | Four Thick Walls
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One house, one family, no furnace. Laquo; New York college plans passive house demo. New standards aim to make low-energy building affordable in the U.S. Posted September 14, 2014 by marychris in Uncategorized. Aiming to popularize energy efficient construction in North America, a building certification group has overhauled its rigorous German-based energy standards to make them more cost-effective for the American market. It dovetails with the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent Zero Net En...Still in pl...
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Storm renders us powerless | Four Thick Walls
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One house, one family, no furnace. Laquo; Going local at the Oak Park Earth Fest. Keeping quietly cool in a heat wave. Storm renders us powerless. Posted July 14, 2011 by marychris in Uncategorized. This would be a great week to have solar panels. A tree branch lies on electrical lines in our back alley. It knocked out power for 28 hours. A Cambridge, Mass., restaurant where EVERYTHING is composted. In fact, they don’t even have a trash bin. Rockin! Liz Albro makes sparkling water in her SodaStream.
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New York college plans passive house demo | Four Thick Walls
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One house, one family, no furnace. Laquo; One-year anniversary. New standards aim to make low-energy building affordable in the U.S. New York college plans passive house demo. Posted November 8, 2011 by marychris in Uncategorized. No passive house yet exists in downstate New York, where nearly half of homes are heated by soot-generating fuel oil. Converting to cleaner fuels and reducing energy consumption are local environmental priorities. The college received a $206,000 grant from the U.S. Depa...Accor...
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Southern California Living | re:Nourishment
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Food for Thought and Food for Life. Join the Real Food Revolution! Asymp; Leave a comment. I recently had the opportunity to interview several professionals on this topic. This short video helps explain some of the importance of such a community, showcasing some personal journeys to health via Real Food (traditionally-prepared, nutrient-dense, minimally processed natural foods), with a focus on one person who has made enormous contributions in this field. Formed Pasadena’s Culture Club 101. A store where...
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Find Deconstruction Resources, Recycling Centers, and MoreGreen Earth Appraisals
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Specializing in deconstruction donations. Find Deconstruction resources, recycling centers, and more for any home project you may have. Local green demolition company for deconstruction and removal service. Bay Area demolition and deconstruction company services. 8211; Information on Deconstruction. Recycling Centers and Resources. The ReUse People of America. 8211; One of the largest donation companies with locations across America. 8211; Registered full service electronic waste recycling company.
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Allow Me - Organization/De-cluttering, Estate Liquidation, Relocating/Downsizing and Home Staging Solutions for your Space
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We are living on this planet as if we have another one to go to. Habitat for Humanity ( www.sdhfh.org. Hazardous Waste/Environmentally Sensitive Materials. See www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/. Miramar Recycling (off Convoy and Highway 52). Saturday Appointments only: 1-858-694-7000. San Diego ( www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services. Stop in a Whole Foods in your city and urge them to begin the Gimme-5 Program. Music, Movies, Games ( www.barterbee.com. Give Away For Free.
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The ReUse Institute | The ReUse People
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The ReUse People of America. The ReUse People reduces the solid waste stream and changes the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse. TRI Training and Certification Programs. TRP-Certified Deconstruction Contractor Training has trained and certified 71 general building, remodeling and demolition contractors and over 500 workers in the techniques of deconstruction and building materials salvage. TRI conducts two-day deconstruction workshops arou...
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LIQUIDAMBAR Garden Design: Jul 9, 2011
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Specializes in transforming ordinary or difficult sites into gardens that blend function with aesthetics. We use subtainable landscape practices that nurture the soil, conserve water and energy, and recycle or repurpose your materials. Transforming small challenging urban spaces is our specialty. Recycle - Reuse - Repurpose:. We’re all familiar with these days. Repurpose. Is to find a useful purpose for something you were going to discard. Better still is to Upcycle. 701 Amador St, San Francisco;. A non-...
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Mar Vista - LARC Award Finalist: Please describe the “inspiration” behind your Enterprise.
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Mar Vista - LARC Award Finalist. Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Please describe the “inspiration” behind your Enterprise. Ralph Waldo Emerson said; “To laugh often and much;. To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children. To leave the world a better place. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”. Photo - Council Member Bill Rosendahl joins the community as we launch composting at the Mar Vista Farmers Market. LA DWP on Greywater.
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