Bamboo-zled: Eco Veneers Storm the Design World
Bamboo is catching the attention of product designers in much the same way as titanium or fruit-colored translucent plastics did a few years ago. Bamboo is an easy way to send a message about the green credentials of a product, say industrial designers. It also appeals to people who want a very visible way to show they swing green — a visible complement to their Anya Hindmarch "I am not a plastic bag" bag and their Priuses.
Green building products used as a lure for homebuyers
The tide toward green building that has taken hold in recent years remained unabated as the industry looks forward to better days, convinced that energy-efficient homes outfitted with sustainable materials will be coveted by future homebuyers.
Green Investing in the Troubled Real Estate Market
Mr. Fairchild foresees a day when real estate agents pitch an inefficient house as an “energy fixer” and property values improve commensurately with energy upgrades. That’s why the firm plans to carefully document its properties’ energy audits, upgrades and resulting decrease in carbon dioxide emissions.
Recycling Arrives at Three Loudoun County Parks
Temporary recycling bins for special events and summer sporting activities have been used for several years, and now, due to funding from the Virginia Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant Program, the parks are able to install permanent recycling bins that may be used throughout the year.
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