Carbon offsetting
Carbon offsetting By on 02/01/2008 Every one of us has a carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide each of us produces during everyday activities. Nearly everything […]
Case study: UNCA strives for sustainability
Case study: UNCA strives for sustainability By on 02/01/2008 The facilities complex that once housed UNCA’s maintenance workers, groundskeepers, plumbers, electricians and other operations staff members was cramped, outdated and generally
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Rain harvesting
Rain harvesting By Shawn Hatley on 02/01/2008 What about rainwater harvesting? It’s true that in order to collect rainwater, it must rain. But when it does rain, as many as 60,000
Engineered wall systems are an option for your home
Engineered wall systems are an option for your home By Marcus Renner on 03/16/2006 Most homes today are built using a method called Western platform framing, also called two-by-four, or stick,
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How to green your home with sustainable renovations
How to green your home with sustainable renovations By Duncan McPherson on 03/16/2006 Thousands of people remodel their homes every year. Green renovations are more energy efficient, conserve resources and are
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Greening it up for $26 or less
Greening it up for $26 or less By on 03/16/2006 Creating a more energy-efficient and sustainable living space may seem daunting at first. That’s particularly true if constructing that dream home–complete
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Choosing a floor that’s healthier for you and the environment
Choosing a floor that’s healthier for you and the environment By Michelle Garrison on 03/16/2006 A floor completely changes the style and feel of an interior space. Floors can be colorful
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A solar primer
A solar primer If you are interested in solar energy, the first thing to remember is the number 33. That’s because the North Carolina Solar Center in Raleigh can be
The Mountain Forest Stewardship Co-op
In Western North Carolina, the latest forest-conservation trend has an unusual face: loggers. Recently people who practice low-impact logging with horses and oxen came together to define a new industry.
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Bark siding is the ultimate green-building material
Bark siding is the ultimate green-building material By Chris McCurry as told to Nan Chase on 03/16/2006 When my husband, Marty, and I first harvested bark from poplar trees 12 years
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