Green roofing ideas are blossoming. Cities and countries like Singapore have captured our imaginations and made us think of a Pandora on Earth. But the actual logistics, choosing what “green” will mean, and who it matters to, as well as how to go about funding these initiatives, are all more difficult than they appear. Continue reading
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Should you Install Solar Panels?
Installing solar panels is a big decision. The installation takes a while and it requires some initial expenses. The biggest problem, however, isn’t the price or the inconvenience. The change is what frightens people the most. Being connected to a city power grid is easy and you know you can rally on it without thinking too much about the process.
Solar panels are still new (or at least they’re perceived as such) and they depend on the weather and climate condition. That’s why a lot of people are worried about making the change and they feel reluctant to do so. Continue reading
Go Green! Eco-Friendly Home Renovation Tips
Renovating a property can be time, money and energy consuming. If when you are done with that, you don’t have some results that will compensate for the three, other than aesthetic, it is almost like you’ve wasted them. Green renovation is not just a fad that is trending this year and disappearing the following. It is an investment in the future, resulting in low bills and low carbon-footprint, so there are no reasons not to green up your home today. If you want to know more about what can you do to make your home more energy-efficient, here are a few tips.
Use Eco-Friendly Materials
First and foremost, when remodeling the house that should be energy-efficient in the future, it would be ironic to use materials that harm our planet. Reduce the impact of the construction on the environment by opting for materials such as recycled plastic, reclaimed wood, recycled glass, bamboo, linoleum and cork. As you see, the accent here is either on reusing old materials or using natural renewable materials. Continue reading