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Environmentally Friendly Plumbing Systems Can Save You Money |
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by Brian LeMaire
Homes in the U.S. typically use about 100 gallons of water per day, which is nearly half of the water supplied by water utilities. That's a lot of water, so making even some of the smallest modifications to your plumbing system can save you some money, and over time you can save significant money. Now, add up the amount of water usage by all the households in the U.S. (which according to the 2007 census is 111,162,259), it's easy to see how even the smallest change to everyone's plumbing systems can make a significant impact on the environment. |
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Is Bamboo Flooring Really Eco Friendly? |
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by Trey Lichensteiner
Every week, almost a million acres of forest disappear in locations all around the world. That's a pretty alarming number, and it's causing people everywhere to rethink the way they look at business, manufacturing, and any other sector that makes use of wood.
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Using Recycled Boxes When Organizing Your Garage |
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by Amy Nutt
When organizing your home, one of the most difficult places to clean up is the garage. In most homes, the garage tends to be the area with the most clutter. People often wonder where they are going to put all of the tools, paint, and other loose items. Shelving systems, storage boxes, and drawer organizers are convenient, but they also cost money. Using recycled boxes to organize your garage is environmentally friendly and an inexpensive way of organizing your garage.
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Is Your Home Making You Sick? |
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 (NewsUSA) - Americans tend to view their homes as safe
havens. What few people realize is that the air in their home can be more polluted than outdoor
air, leading to health problems.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
people spend almost 90 percent of their time indoors. Due to extended exposure, indoor pollution
might cause more health problems than outdoor pollution.
What causes indoor pollution?
Common, synthetic materials, like paints, plastics and household cleaners, all leak chemical
emissions. Sensitive people can react to anything from wax to furniture polish. Building materials,
outdoor pollution, dust and other substances can create allergy symptoms.
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JOHN M. CORCORAN AND COMPANY UNVEILS ECO-FRIENDLY MURAL AT PARKSIDE COMMONS |
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One of Many Environmentally Sound Elements Showcased in The Largest Green Rental Community North of Boston
Chelsea, MA – April 18, 2008 – John M. Corcoran and Company, one of the Boston area’s oldest and largest apartment developers and managers, has opened one section of its eco-friendly apartment community located on Stockton Street in Chelsea, Parkside Commons. The first move-ins took place on April 1. To enhance the green appeal of the building, Corcoran enlisted artist Michael Noel to design and produce a completely green mural, displayed in the front entrance of the building. Noel, who has been painting for over ten years, uses eco-friendly products in all of his projects.
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