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As we are becoming more aware of the negative impact of industrialization, we are looking for natural alternatives. To do this, we need to reduce the number of manmade building materials we use such as concrete. We also need to turn to more natural alternatives for textiles. Hemp and bamboo are not only natural alternatives for building and clothing but also a means to save our environment.
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Recently, California became the first state to require that all newly-constructed homes be built with solar panels. The state put this law into place in an effort to decrease its overall carbon footprint and help to fight back against things like climate change and other environmental issues facing the planet today.
It’s wintertime again, which means that for many, thick duvets have come out of hiding and hot drinks are a recurring part of your daily routine. Temperatures have dropped in several parts of the world so as a result, energy consumption is likely to be on the rise. As you could probably guess, the residential end-use sector has significant spikes in demand every winter because of people consuming more energy in a bid to stay warm.
Building your house from the foundation up is a daunting challenge but also an opportunity to add some features that you won’t find in older edifices. A mere half a century ago, few builders cared about environmental friendliness and energy efficiency, which is not the case today. The two should be high up your list of priorities. By protecting the environment and economizing energy consumption, you are actually saving money of future home improvement and maintenance costs.
Climate change is one of the most important issues facing the world today. With a near-constant stream of articles and reports stating that the timeline in which climate change can be reversed is narrowing, the pressure for businesses to do something is mounting. Many companies are reluctant to embrace the sort of large-scale changes needed to combat climate change, citing cost as a major issue.
Homeowners like to use natural materials in their interiors. From walls to floors, and even furniture, natural materials give our homes warmth and more organic feel. The phrase 'bringing outdoors inside' is often heard, but beyond wood and bricks, there are many other materials that are often forgotten, despite being sustainable and highly decorative.
With the ever-evolving technological advancements in manufacturing, the shift toward environmentally-friendly processes is becoming more plausible for businesses to achieve. While these advances will change many of the steps in the manufacturing process, some aspects will always be essential.
Prototyping, for example.
“Green” has been a big buzzword in the real estate industry of late. And, no, it is not because the color green is in.
Today’s home buyers are looking for green solutions in a home. Not only do they want to possibly save on energy costs, they want to also leave less of a carbon footprint on the environment. One way of going green with your home is to use green building materials.
Do you know how to go green in your home? Do you want to? We live in a dynamic environment. Pollution is increasing, global temperatures are rising, and resources keep declining. It’s now evident we need to embrace a greener and sustainable approach towards our lives.
The more we go green, the much money we will save on our part. Surprisingly, going green is much more comfortable, and there are many ways through which you can create a green living space.
