EcoGreenGlobe Find Your Eco News HereWeAre@EcoGreenGlobe.com
Home
LEED Increases Property Value
The results of two recent studies—one carried out by the New Buildings Institute (NBI), the other by CoStar Group—show that green building standards are not only effective, but also escalate property values. The post-occupancy studies, attempted to measure the value of buildings with sustainability features compared to conventional buildings. They also aimed to demonstrate the [...]
Celebrity Green Home Tips
Jessica Alba is gung-ho about creating an eco-friendly home for her family. Right down to the backyard grass that surrounds her outdoor pool. She is a green client of all my client and really cares about the earth. Alba chose Forever Lawn, a waterless “grass” that’s created from recycled tires and has a 15-year guarantee. [...]
Solar Windows
Rainbow Solar Inc. (RSi) has transparent, photovoltaic-glass windows that generate 80 to 250 watts of electrical power, while saving up to 50% on heating and cooling requirements too. Since one of the biggest heat losses from a home is through a glass window, it looks like RSi has a winning combination, stopping heat loss on [...]
Hometta Sustainable Architecture
What is Hometta? Hometta sells online plans for small, modern, sustainable homes designed by modern leading architects. Its the sweet spot between custom, architect desgined houses and mass market housing. The plans encourage the use of sustainable materials and energy systems. Hometta the place to buy blueprints for progressive and modern sustainable modern houses [...]
Logging Wood
Logging does not need to harm or destroy the world’s forests. Natural forests can be managed carefully in ways that preserve their diversity and the services they provide. Buying sustainably harvested, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood pushes the timber industry in a more responsible direction, discourages illegal logging, and helps create economic value for [...]
Conserve Home Energy
When it comes to Energy Savings for your home, a simple measure can have a large impact. Simple Changes: Install a timer thermostat. Insulate water heater and pipes. Place door stoppers and install heavy curtains. Install weather stripping around windows and door frames. Instal additional installation in the attic and fill skirting board gaps. More [...]
Top Google Stories
- Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge - Los Angeles Times
- Three US lawmakers sent threatening letters - AFP
- Two Seek to Claim Control of Field at GOP Debate - New York Times
- NY family recalls war journalist killed in Syria - Wall Street Journal
- Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure - Reuters
- Deadly Argentine Rail Crash Raises Outcry - Wall Street Journal
- George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder - Washington Post
- Gillard calls for Australian Labor Party leadership vote - CNN
Green Living Tips
If every house in the United States changed all of the light bulbs in their house, that would be equivalent to taking one million cars off the streets.
ecycler
