Start your sustainable choice inyour home by finding these 10 items and swapping them for sustainable alternatives.
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More Electrifying Stories
Bill Mollison, of permaculture fame, made a rather profound observation: “Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” Applying his words to the problem of climate change, climate scientists and millions of concerned individuals agree that the solution is simple: stop burning fossil fuels and switch everything to electric power. A simple solution but a massive global undertaking to make it happen. It is happening and so we bring you a few items that caught our attention in the months since our Spring issue. JFK Airport To Go Solar The largest rooftop solar array in New York City and on any U.S. airport terminal will…
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Decarbonize Your Life (part 2)
Scientific consensus tells us that to stabilize the climate, we must achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 (27 short years) so that any remaining carbon emissions are balanced with carbon removal. Despite the enormity of this unprecedented challenge, there is a known and achievable way to get there.
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The Future of Affordable Housing
A 600 ft. 3D printed home is fully recyclable and highly insulated with 100% wood insulation and customizable R-values. Construction waste was nearly eliminated due to the precision of the printing process.
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5 Benefits of Residential Solar
The amount of solar connected to the electric grid has grown exponentially in the past several years, and there are now nearly 4 million American households already generating their own power with solar energy.
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Preserving Medicinal Herbs
One of the easier and more popular ways to preserve herbs is to dry the leaves and flowers. There are a variety of drying methods.
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“And The Good News Is…..”
When things are wrong do we contact our elected leaders, or a manufacturer, talk to our circles of friends, sign petitions, and connect with our neighbors?
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What if—-
Climate scientists agree that if we want to prevent the catastrophic effects of climate change, we must stop burning fossil fuels.
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Is Essential Oil Really That Essential?
Many fresh or dried herbs will give any room a fresh aroma and perhaps add a relaxing quality.
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Say it With Flowers
Say it with flowers… REAL ones There’s a tradition in the United States – and elsewhere – of placing flowers on the graves of loved ones as tokens of remembrance and respect. In fact, “sympathy flowers” (as they’re known in the funeral and flower marketing sectors) are a huge business for the death industry, accounting for millions in annual sales. Flowers are a wonderful way to show love and care, but a couple of trends have raised their heads in the last few decades – namely, artificial flowers and elaborate displays on artificial mounts. These create an unexamined burden on cemeteries, the environment, and landfills. Fortunately, these practices can change…
