Category: Water
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Greywater Systems
There’s a reason that a key component of green building is water efficiency and reuse. Nationwide water use statistics are nothing short of staggering. And some experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of water used for irrigation is wasted due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems.
Read MoreSmart Water Devices to Make Your Home Greener
With smart water devices, you can prevent in-home floods, reduce your water use, and save. A lot.
Read More#EcoRenovate Reveal: Two Bathrooms Undergo A Green Makeover
Handmade tiles and nontoxic paint marry to give the main and guest bathrooms inside a 1960s penthouse a green makeover, pulling color cues from the surrounding Chicago scenery.
Read MoreSave Water: Reuse & Recycle with a Home Greywater System
Greywater systems reuse our wastewater right at home. They can be highly engineered or super simple. Either way, they conserve Earth’s most precious resource.
Read MoreA Tête-à-Tête With Women Leaders In Sustainability
With gender equality listed as one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we’re highlighting women leaders in sustainability who are ushering in a new era of green. Meet the women who are blazing a trail toward a healthier future through recycling paint, ecological planning and building, and helping businesses contain their environmental footprint.
Read MorePermeable Pavers: Resilience for Your Home and Community
Protect your community from expensive flood damage. Permeable pavers in driveways and patios help manage rainfall and recharge local water tables – beautifully
Read MoreAbandoning Gas for All-Electric Homes: The Future is Now
By eliminating natural gas appliances from our homes, and replacing them with efficient electric options, we contribute to better health for us all.
Read MoreHow to Choose Materials for a Sustainable Landscape
This article was originally posted on Landscape for Life. Every material or product in a garden or...
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