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Recycling concrete: processes and benefits

You have probably seen waste concrete piled up at demolition sites. Some experts estimate that half of all the concrete ever used has been made in the last two decades. Recycling concrete helps solve...

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Sustainable travel tips for summer vacation

Contributed by MagnoliaPotter Are you looking forward to taking a break this summer and setting off with your loved ones? While you are making your plans for how you are going to spend your time away,...

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How can a home get the LEED certification?

Eco-house with turf roof and solar panels. By W.L Tarbert – Own work, Public Domain from Wikimedia Commons Contributed by Michael Tobias The LEED certification from the US Green Building Council is one...

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For greener homes: Net Zero or Passive House?

Energy-efficient home basics. U.S Department of Energy Contributed by Adrian Martin There are a lot of different reasons to build green. You might want to reduce your impact on climate change. You...

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23 sustainable building materials for an eco-friendly house

Photo by USAID on Pixnio Building houses has a tremendous environmental impact. Almost 40% of both total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the US come from the building sector. In addition,...

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How to establish a sustainable land development business

via Freepik Contributed by Samantha Jones Some industries are more eco-friendly by default, and others struggle on the front. Real estate is one of the less sustainable industries. Sustainability and...

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8 eco-friendly kitchen remodeling ideas

Among other eco-friendly features, the countertops are made with recycled coal fly ash. / Jeremy Levine Design via Flickr Contributed by Erich Lawson The kitchen is the heart of your home. You can only...

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5 tips for designing an eco-friendly home

Energy-efficient home basics. U.S. Department of Energy Contributed by Erich Lawson Over the last few decades, society has become more educated on how human activities affect our planet. Using paper...

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4 ways modular homes prepare us for a green future

Pxhere Contributed by Moriah West Modular housing is affordable and sustainable, which is why it has become so popular in the construction industry. As the world deals with the climate crisis,...

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Energy-efficient windows: are double and triple glazed windows worth it?

Contributed by Anna Brui Every decision we make regarding our homes plays a crucial role in shaping our environmental impact and the depth of our pockets. Do you look at the world around you through...

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