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Next stop: Orlando, Fla.
'Tis the season. But not that season. The holidays are behind us. Instead, this is the season of trade shows and building conferences. I'm looking forward to meeting some of ProudGreenHome's readers …- Teena Hammond -
Making every drop count
Water efficiency is more important now than ever before. I spoke at the PCBC Conference in San Francisco about water efficiency. Although buildings only account for about 15 percent of water use (in …- Eric Corey Freed -
15 Things to avoid to ensure safe operation of onsite wastewater treatment system
A properly installed onsite wastewater treatment system will give you years of service; however, like anything else it must be properly maintained. The following is a list of things you need to avoid …- Tom Smith -
Designer light bulb showcases CFL's
Plumen 001, a designer CFL by Hulger, presents a new take on the light bulb's iconic shape. Touted as the world's first designer low energy bulb, the manufacturers set out to make a design statement …1 comment- Heather Ferrier Laminack -
2012 is the year of the low-energy person
The word for 2012 is incremental. Incremental investments and improvements will demonstrate a continued interest in energy and water conservation in 2012. While the economy is stable, there remains a …1 comment- Lois Vitt Sale -
12 things to do to maintain your onsite wastewater treatment system
Have your septic tank and other wastewater treatment system components inspected at least once a year. Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated and dispersed. Repair …- Tom Smith -
Picking out a fireplace
I've been obsessing over fireplaces lately. I know. Kind of a strange thing to obsess over. But hey, it's winter and I love staying warm. Basic math, right? I'd like to install a fireplace into my …- Teena Hammond -
Top trends of the year
Several clear memes were present this year: Living Buildings: The idea of simply being "less bad" with our buildings is not enough. We need regenerative buildings to restore the environment from the …- Eric Corey Freed -
Wastewater treatment for municipalities
The biggest trend of the year was municipalities using sustainable shell-based media to clean treat hydrogen sulfide in waste air streams without using any chemicals. This technology will become more …- Tom Smith -
Solar Decathlon captured attention
I think that the Solar Decathlon held this year really brought into the spotlight efficient, smart design of high performance homes. Although this wasn't the first year of the competition, it was the …- Heather Ferrier Laminack -
Solar decathlon biggest trend of the year
The biggest news trend of the year was the Solar Decathlon 2011 competition. It brought together 19 collegiate teams from around the world, and challenged them to design, build, and operate a solar …- Farah Ahmad -
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The biggest green trend of the year is reduction of waste. Remember — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Approximately 267 people are born every minute; in turn our world grows larger every day. The bad …- Jessica Reilly -
LEED-certified buildings reach record
As a LEED AP and one who works with a firm that certifies existing buildings under LEED-EBOM (EBOM = Existing Buildings, Operations, and Maintenance), I am particularly excited about a green building …- Melissa Rappaport Schifman -
Raising chickens in your backyard
At Flynner, we find homeowners interested in green construction are thinking about investing in other practices to sustain their lives and health, not just energy efficiency. Things likes growing …- Scott Flynn -
Energy savings best gift to give
The best gift I could give anyone would be the bill for their next 30 years worth of energy, if they do nothing to change their energy habits. For the house alone, that would amount to about $220K on …- Ted Clifton -
3 green gift ideas
Green holiday gifts: Sustainable insulation for your home — warm in the winter, cool in the summer, save on energy bills year round. Low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets to save on potable …- Tom Smith -
Save water and give a great gift
I believe that the ideal inexpensive green gift is a shower timer. This is a sand clock that you can flip over to monitor the length of your showers. Typically the sand clock is for a five-minute …- Luis Imery -
Holiday gift ideas
I would recommend The Energy Detective (TED) as a gift for anyone that is curious about curbing their energy consumption. We provide them as gifts to our homeowners once they move in, and we always …- Heather Ferrier Laminack -
Opt for chickens for the ultimate gift
At Flynner, we think the best gift for the holidays is a live chicken. Chickens have a true triple bottom line. People ... chickens double as pets making them great people companions. Planet …- Scott Flynn -
Go green and save environment with gifts
Want to go green, save the environment, and transform the interiors of your home? Check out TreeHugger for some neat finds! You'll be able to match the interest of any of your friends, from those who …- Farah Ahmad
Save Our Septic® (S.O.S.) Wastewater Adventure Series
Common Sense: Sustainable Construction and Home Energy
