Comments on: 2009 Green Home Resolutions http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/ Reporting on Sustainably Built Environments from Bricks to Cities Thu, 24 May 2012 05:28:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Small House Plans http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-29357 Small House Plans Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:12:50 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-29357 Great tip on checking granite slabs, recycling building materials is a great way to go green and add character to your home as well. Buying antiques is fabulous too! Great tip on checking granite slabs, recycling building materials is a great way to go green and add character to your home as well. Buying antiques is fabulous too!

]]> By: Small House Plans http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-98534 Small House Plans Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:12:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-98534 Great tip on checking granite slabs, recycling building materials is a great way to go green and add character to your home as well. Buying antiques is fabulous too! Great tip on checking granite slabs, recycling building materials is a great way to go green and add character to your home as well. Buying antiques is fabulous too!

]]> By: Linda Kincaid http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-19800 Linda Kincaid Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:22:23 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-19800 Alas, granite suppliers are not necessarily reliable sources for information on the safety of granite. A granite supplier in the San Francisco Bay area tells customes their granite is "no more radioactive than soil or water". We measured Jupurana Bordeaux emitting over half a milliR/hr of gamma radiation in that very showroom. If you choose granite, the best option is a third party tester. Look for an industrial hygienist or a health physicist. Alas, granite suppliers are not necessarily reliable sources for information on the safety of granite. A granite supplier in the San Francisco Bay area tells customes their granite is “no more radioactive than soil or water”. We measured Jupurana Bordeaux emitting over half a milliR/hr of gamma radiation in that very showroom. If you choose granite, the best option is a third party tester. Look for an industrial hygienist or a health physicist.

]]> By: Linda Kincaid http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-98533 Linda Kincaid Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:22:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-98533 Alas, granite suppliers are not necessarily reliable sources for information on the safety of granite. A granite supplier in the San Francisco Bay area tells customes their granite is "no more radioactive than soil or water". We measured Jupurana Bordeaux emitting over half a milliR/hr of gamma radiation in that very showroom. If you choose granite, the best option is a third party tester. Look for an industrial hygienist or a health physicist. Alas, granite suppliers are not necessarily reliable sources for information on the safety of granite. A granite supplier in the San Francisco Bay area tells customes their granite is “no more radioactive than soil or water”. We measured Jupurana Bordeaux emitting over half a milliR/hr of gamma radiation in that very showroom. If you choose granite, the best option is a third party tester. Look for an industrial hygienist or a health physicist.

]]> By: Eco-Building Products http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-18936 Eco-Building Products Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:09:25 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-18936 Do not forget your dual-flush toilets. As well, CFLs should have a high power factor rating otherwise you are only saving yourself money and not consuming less electricity overall. Do not forget your dual-flush toilets. As well, CFLs should have a high power factor rating otherwise you are only saving yourself money and not consuming less electricity overall.

]]> By: Eco-Building Products http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-98532 Eco-Building Products Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:09:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-98532 Do not forget your dual-flush toilets. As well, CFLs should have a high power factor rating otherwise you are only saving yourself money and not consuming less electricity overall. Do not forget your dual-flush toilets. As well, CFLs should have a high power factor rating otherwise you are only saving yourself money and not consuming less electricity overall.

]]> By: Green Home Plans http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-18791 Green Home Plans Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:20:06 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-18791 Some great first steps for anyone considering becoming a "buddy" of the green movement. There are a lot of great products out today that are significantly better for the environment than their original counter parts. Establishing a green home plan for your house can be a great step in helping to eliminate waste, decrease energy expenses (like in tip #1 & #3) and better your environment. -Timothy Some great first steps for anyone considering becoming a “buddy” of the green movement.

There are a lot of great products out today that are significantly better for the environment than their original counter parts. Establishing a green home plan for your house can be a great step in helping to eliminate waste, decrease energy expenses (like in tip #1 & #3) and better your environment.

-Timothy

]]> By: Green Home Plans http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-98531 Green Home Plans Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:20:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-98531 Some great first steps for anyone considering becoming a "buddy" of the green movement. There are a lot of great products out today that are significantly better for the environment than their original counter parts. Establishing a green home plan for your house can be a great step in helping to eliminate waste, decrease energy expenses (like in tip #1 & #3) and better your environment. -Timothy Some great first steps for anyone considering becoming a “buddy” of the green movement.

There are a lot of great products out today that are significantly better for the environment than their original counter parts. Establishing a green home plan for your house can be a great step in helping to eliminate waste, decrease energy expenses (like in tip #1 & #3) and better your environment.

-Timothy

]]> By: Greg http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-18738 Greg Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:56:25 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-18738 With regards to faucet aerators keep in mind there are various levels of water saving aerators. Most low flow aerators start at 2.5 gallons per minute and go as low as .5 gallons per minute. Here is a link to examples of what to look for at the hardware store. http://www.faucetaerators.com/faucet-aerators-c-21.html With regards to faucet aerators keep in mind there are various levels of water saving aerators. Most low flow aerators start at 2.5 gallons per minute and go as low as .5 gallons per minute. Here is a link to examples of what to look for at the hardware store. http://www.faucetaerators.com/faucet-aerators-c-21.html

]]> By: Greg http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/01/2009-green-home-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-98530 Greg Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:56:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=818#comment-98530 With regards to faucet aerators keep in mind there are various levels of water saving aerators. Most low flow aerators start at 2.5 gallons per minute and go as low as .5 gallons per minute. Here is a link to examples of what to look for at the hardware store. http://www.faucetaerators.com/faucet-aerators-c-21.html With regards to faucet aerators keep in mind there are various levels of water saving aerators. Most low flow aerators start at 2.5 gallons per minute and go as low as .5 gallons per minute. Here is a link to examples of what to look for at the hardware store. http://www.faucetaerators.com/faucet-aerators-c-21.html

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