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Stores Phase Out Flame Retardant Furniture - Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Obesity and Low IQ
Stores are phasing out flame retardant furniture as 97% of Americans are said to be living with toxic chemicals in their bodies. It is shocking to learn that most of the furniture that has been used for decades consists of toxic flame re… more...
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Furniture
0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015
Making the leap to LVLs
We have always been proud that we use solid lumber in our home kits. This isn't always easy in modern construction. Solid wood tends to bend, crack, or warp and it can contains knots where you don't want them. From an engineering point-of-v… more...
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Engineered Wood Framing Products
0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 10/27/2015 | Last updated: 10/27/2015
Holyoke Herald completes $2 million solar installation project.
Holyoke Herald newspaper headquarters complete solar installation project. The $2 million project was funded by investment tax credits. In 2006, a federal policy known as the Investment Tax Credit was implemented to support the growth of… more...
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Solar Energy
0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 10/27/2015 | Last updated: 10/27/2015
The Debate Over Foam
Since Noble Home's inception we've been using foam-insulated SIPs to build the shell of our homes. This has always been a compromise, since foam isn't as environmentally friendly as we'd like and there are no options on the market that use … more...
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Insulation
0 replies | 2205 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015
Cellulose Insulation
I have been trying to find out about Cellulose Insulation, the newspaper stuff. Last winter my attic leaked water came in onto the Cellulose Insulation. My question is when Cellulose Insulation gets wet does that mean mold will grow in t… more...
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Cellulose Insulation
2 replies | 2090 views | Posted on: 06/21/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015
What's the Greenest Lightbulb? LEDs are ready for prime time, as suppliers offer more efficient options
Incandescent bulbs may be in real decline as suppliers can now offer more efficient options. Top choices are fluorescent, CFL, and LED bulbs, but LEDs are clearly the most efficient. They use less electricity, (less than $2 a year), they us… more...
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Lighting
0 replies | 1825 views | Posted on: 10/01/2015 | Last updated: 10/02/2015
Recycled Kitchens, Salvaged Splendor
The New York Times recently posted an article about how different organizations in New York are recycling used kitchen appliances. Organizations like Green Demolition and BIG Reuse, are in the business of removing unwanted kitchens pieces, … more...
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Waste Management & Collection/Recycling
0 replies | 2318 views | Posted on: 08/26/2015 | Last updated: 08/26/2015
Biomimicry: Designs By Nature
Biomimicry means using nature to mimic things in our everyday life. By mimicking nature in how products and buildings are designed, we can make smarter, more cost effective decisions that we already know are sustainable. Architect and susta… more...
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Other Products
0 replies | 1435 views | Posted on: 08/19/2015 | Last updated: 08/19/2015
Green Marine Solar Transportation
Learn about the design process and hands on experiences in building Green Marine Solar Transportation fit for moving serious cargo along the Mohawk River. How does this work fit our future cargo business model? What difficulties have we ex… more...
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Transportation
0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 08/06/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015
Solarize CNY Kickoff Workshop
Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the purchasing power of our community to save … more...
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Solar Energy
1 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015
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