Hopefully you have narrowed down your choices of bathtubs, by room, function, size and type. Then come the hardest part, what type of materials to use. Again I refer to Keidels for in depth material type and have added a few other eco- options. 6 … [Read more...]
6 Things to Consider About A Sustainable Bathtub
June 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
There are many resources to find out about bathtubs. The best resource which lists almost everything you want to know about choosing bathtubs is Bathtubs For You. I wish I had seen this website years ago when I did my first bathroom remodel. It lists … [Read more...]
Top 20 Eco Friendly Clothing Fabrics
June 19, 2008 By 2 Comments
One of the items that most people must have is clothing. Nudist Colonies are definitely a rarity, therefore we must all wear clothes or at least we should at work. (Who wants to be sued for sexual harassment!). The most eco, sustainable thing you … [Read more...]
Walking Green: Trash Pickin’ June 17
June 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Question of the Day How long does it take for Litter to Regenerate? 11:30 a.m.- 55 pieces of litter .7 miles 6:00 p.m. 34 pieces of litter .7 miles (Exact Same Street and Area) Total shown is 167 pieces of litter, over 100 … [Read more...]
10 Things to Consider About Reclaimed Wood/Lumber
June 17, 2008 By 3 Comments
Since I am always perusing Craigslist for free stuff, it is amazing how many people offer free pallets. It got me wondering what happens to all those pallets? Then I came across a great piece on 13 Creative Ways to Recycle Wooden Pallets That said, … [Read more...]
Where to Get Reclaimed Wood by State
June 17, 2008 By 12 Comments
There are many places you can get reclaimed wood. The trend is for most construction/demolition companies is to resell the wood. Many of the below listed companies also BUY wood, so if you have an old barn you want to get rid of, consider selling the … [Read more...]
Re-Use -Retro-Eco Friendly Remodeling
June 15, 2008 By 4 Comments
I just received a message from Retro Renovation. This is a great site that shows you what you can do with 'Retro' materials. Re-using is the most eco-green-sustainable-environmentally friendly-earth conscious thing you can do. Re-using your current … [Read more...]
Salvage Yards by State: Reusable materials
June 15, 2008 By 10 Comments
I published this once before, but this is a little better. I will keep this updated as I go along. For more locations please see your state in the category side bar- State listings will be updated. Please call before you go to double check they … [Read more...]
Wasted Water: Encinitas, CA June 13
June 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I try to walk every day and usually get out between 11 and 3. Since I started this Water bit, everyday, someone is watering in the middle of the day. I was driving down I-5, just south of Del Mar and guess what! The City was watering by the Lagoon. … [Read more...]
Walking Green: 10 Harmful Effects of Litter
June 14, 2008 By 15 Comments
State of Our Beaches Report from Surfrider The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Trash Talkin' It is estimated in that California spends 1 Billion dollars annually on litter clean up 7 Billion tons of debris enter the world oceans annually. … [Read more...]
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