August 22, 2018
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Energy, Health, Home, Sustainability
Passive Housing: A Smarter Way of Living
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Energy
August 15, 2018
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Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Waste, Water
The Rise of Eco-friendly Homes
When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they...
August 15, 2018
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Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Water
Fort Collins Developer Receives Coveted DOE Housing Innovation Award
Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction have, for the third straight year, received recognition from the Department of Energy (DOE) as market leaders in energy-efficient homebuidling and design. The Housing Innovation Award is a rare distinction achieved in this case by a combination of features including: ...
July 25, 2018
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Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability
How to Design an Energy-Efficient Bedroom
Saving energy is always a good idea. In some ways, it’s part of being a good neighbor. Reducing your household’s energy consumption reduces the strain on your city’s electrical grid. But here’s the best part: making your bedroom energy-efficient nets you significant savings on your monthly...
May 18, 2018
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Energy, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste
Economical, Common Sense Living: Green Renovation Tips for Homeowners
Until fairly recently, the idea of green living has had a radical, revolutionary tinge to it. While it’s certainly proven to be revolutionary, the green living movement’s effect has been so far-reaching that it’s become a standard for homeowners looking for new ways to save...
March 29, 2018
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Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water
Responsible, Affordable Living: Committing to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Homes and commercial buildings use 40 percent of the energy consumed in the United States, most of which is produced by fossil fuels. Residential homes use hundreds of gallons of water every day and are responsible for polluting the environment with everything from pesticides to...
February 15, 2018
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Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Water
Can Roadways Be Environmentally Sustainable?
While an essential element of life in the USA, roads and other highways are often environmentally disastrous. The materials involved in road construction have a high carbon footprint, they are often costly in terms of upkeep and studies have shown that road construction harms ecology...
November 7, 2017
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Energy, Sustainability
Incorporating LED Lighting Into Your Home to Improve Sustainability
Making use of sustainable lighting is not an option, it is a responsibility. An LED light is able to cut energy consumption by over 80% when compared to other light bulbs and can last up to 25% longer. A US department of Energy Study found...
November 7, 2017
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Energy, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Top Eco-Friendly Heating Ideas
Keeping our homes warm is no small task. There are so many options that it’s easy to get confused among the choices. When it comes down to the minute details, what matters most is the environmentally friendly factor. Luckily, there are as many, if not...
July 25, 2017
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Energy, Sustainability, Uncategorized
The Many Benefits of Going Solar at Home
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