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How To Go Green: Furniture

22 Jul 2008  IN HOW TO GO GREEN: FURNITURE |   COMMENTS

Some people obsess over furniture. Others hardly even notice it’s there. One way or the other, making environmentally savvy choices in furnishing your home or office can make a big difference in your impact on the planet and your health. The modern sustainability movement has attracted such a large...+ READ MORE

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Structural Insulated Panels and You

10 Jul 2008  IN GREENOVATE |   COMMENTS

On Greenovate, Evan and Amanda Gregorio want to show their two children how important it is to be green.If you're sold on SIPs and want to start investigating them as an option for your renovation or construction project, contact the Structural Insulated Panel Association.+ READ MORE

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What Is Syndecrete, Why Do I Want It, And Where Can I Get Some?

9 Jul 2008  IN WORLD'S GREENEST HOMES |   COMMENTS

Syndecrete is an eco-friendly concrete alternative made from a wild array of recycled materials that includes everything from glass to old vinyl LPs. You can use this sweet, cutting-edge material to add a seriously spiffy touch to your green dwelling. You can use it indoor and outdoor, for big...+ READ MORE

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When Construction Materials Finally Die

6 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

The Harlem building on World’s Greenest Homes is a showcase for the amazing transformations that can happen when your green remodel uses anything and everything you find on a building site. But, what are the eco-smart options for building materials that are really, seriously, definitely, totally,...+ READ MORE

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Greensburg Caretakers

3 Jun 2008  IN GREENSBURG |   COMMENTS

Darin was one of the first Greensburg citizens to rethink the town as an entirely green town. A father to two daughters, along with Darin Headrick, Randy recognized the need to establish some sort of school facility in order to keep the town and families intact.+ READ MORE

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Renovation Nation Host Steve Thomas Visits Greensburg

30 Apr 2008  IN RENOVATION NATION |   COMMENTS

This morning on CBS The Early Show, which is being shot from Greensburg, KS this week, Maggie Rodriguez caught up with Steve Thomas, host of "Renovation Nation." The two toured the home of Farell Alison; his is called the greenest home in Greensburg. It's just one of the many eco-friendly houses...+ READ MORE

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The Early Show in Greensburg

27 Apr 2008  IN GREENSBURG |   COMMENTS

Through Friday, May 2nd, CBS' The Early Show will be in Greensburg to help with the reconstruction and to document the action via their series, "Tragedy to Triumph: Greensburg Rising." Co-anchors Julie Chen, Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez, news anchor Russ Mitchell and weather anchor Dave Price will...+ READ MORE

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Greensburg Photos

15 Apr 2008  IN GREENSBURG |   COMMENTS

Here is a tiny glimpse at some of the people and scenes of Greensburg, Kansas. Their homes have been destroyed and are in different stages of destruction, repair and rebuild. The journey to reclaim their homes is a hard one, but their passion, spirit and purpose are very much alive. + READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Barbeques

Green tips for grilling and other barbeque-related fun.

How to Go Green: Laundry

Tips for greening your dirty laundry.

How to Go Green: Summer

Eco-friendly tips for the beach, your barbeque, and even bikinis.

 

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Buy Green: Desktop Computers

Find energy-efficient machines to serve your needs.

Buy Green: Women's Jeans

The hippest fashions in organic cotton denim.

Buy Green: Small-Wheel Folding Bikes

The best compact bikes for getting around town.