Cork Floors are Eco-Friendly and Practical

May 13, 2013

Cork floors are made from tiles derived from the bark of the cork oak tree.  Sustainably grown and harvested, and completely renewable, cork is the perfect flooring option for your eco-friendly home. Environmental Benefits of Cork Floors Cork oak trees as old as 200 years can continually produce oak bark, which is harvested every nine years by peeling it away [...]

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What Are Carbon Credits?

October 26, 2012

We’re all familiar with our carbon footprint, and trying to reduce it.  We are well aware of the impact carbon dioxide emissions have on the environment.  But what are carbon credits? In simplest terms, a carbon credit is a unit of allowable carbon dioxide emissions. Over the last decade, we have seen an incredible rise in [...]

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Tankless Water Heater Brands: Four Factors For Finding Your Fit

October 24, 2012

There are over a dozen  tankless water heater brands currently on the market in the U.S., so finding a fit for your hot water needs shouldn’t be a problem.  But why would you want to eliminate your hot water tank? Have you ever been in the shower, just gotten your hair nice and lathered, and [...]

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Four Recycling Business Ideas For The Creative Eco-Entrepreneur

October 18, 2012

If you  are one of the many talented, energetic people looking for a way to make ends meet in this tricky economy, you might find your niche in one of these simple recycling business ideas. Idea #1:  Sew It to Grow It Thrifts shops, garage sales, and trash barrels are rife with old clothing.  If [...]

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Rechargeable Lawn Mower: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution

October 16, 2012

Does the soft electric hum of a rechargeable lawn mower sound like music to your ears?  Hold on maestro, there are a few things to consider before hopping on to the rechargeable mower bandwagon. As an eco-minded individual, you certainly want to eliminate one of the largest personal pollutants in your life:  the gas powered [...]

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