Interview: ecobeco Founder Brian Toll Talks Green Building & Remodeling
Interview: ecobeco Founder Brian Toll Talks remodeling old houses for energy efficiency, comfort and health and building new homes to greener standards.
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4 Ways Solar Adds Value to Your Home
Solar adds value: adding photovoltaic panels to your roof makes your home worth more while lowering utility costs & helping battle climate change.
What Good Has EPA Ever Done for the Environment Anyway?
Without the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans would breathe dirtier air, drink more polluted water and live and grow food on contaminated soils…
Green Home Remodeling Projects With Major Aesthetic Appeal
Green home remodeling is about preserving resources and protecting the environment. But practicality doesn’t have to take precedence over beauty.
6 Materials to Avoid in an Eco-Friendly Home
When you begin building or remodeling a home, you can choose materials that won’t create lasting harm to ecosystems or your family’s health…
The Tiny House: A Concept Whose Time Has Come
The tiny house isn’t just a concept anymore, as Americans are embracing the concept as a way to lessen their impact and make the most out of limited real estate.
Green Label Confusion: Legit or Greenwashing?
As sustainability becomes more mainstream, more and more products today advertise their green credentials—with many displaying third-party certifications on their labels. But how can consumers know which certifications are legit?
Televisions Bigger & Greener Than Ever
Dear EarthTalk: I am in the market for a new flat screen TV. Are some models greener than others? — Michael Kavanaugh, Rome, NY According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Americans’ 275 million TV sets burn through some 65 billion kilowatt hours of energy each year, representing four to five percent of U.S. household electricity […]