http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/concrete-countertops-chic-nontoxic.html Concrete countertops are being used by more designers than ever but are they areally eco-friendly? Some are and some aren't. Concrete countertops are being used by more designers than ever but are they areally eco-friendly? Some are and some aren't. Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Building Green Design Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/concrete-countertops-chic-nontoxic.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... Architectural Salvage Cooling Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Money Non-Toxic Paint Water Conservation Windows Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/kitchen-countertops.html The countertop is the showpiece of your kitchen, but it has to be functional and durable, too. Just as there are many styles to fit any taste, there are a growing number of green options available, depending on your budget, how you use your kitchen, and how green you want it to be. The countertop is the showpiece of your kitchen, but it has to be functional and durable, too. Just as there are many styles to fit any taste, there are a growing number of green options available, depending on your budget, how you use your kitchen, and how green you want it to be. Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Building Green Home Green Home Renovation Kitchen Supplies Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:17:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/kitchen-countertops.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/kitchen-cabinets.html Kitchen cabinets often take up the most space in your kitchen, responsible for storing everything from your pots and pans to dinnerware and more. Since they take up so much of your space, it's really important that you choose green materials, not just for the planet, but for your personal health; with all the wood and wood derivatives, and their finishes and adhesives, there's lots of potential to make your home (and you) sick. Here's the scoop on choosing green kitchen cabinet materials. Kitchen cabinets often take up the most space in your kitchen, responsible for storing everything from your pots and pans to dinnerware and more. Since they take up so much of your space, it's really important that you choose green materials, not just for the planet, but for your personal health; with all the wood and wood derivatives, and their finishes and adhesives, there's lots of potential to make your home (and you) sick. Here's the scoop on choosing green kitchen cabinet materials. Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Renovation Kitchen Supplies Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:58:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/kitchen-cabinets.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/green-materials-guide-introduction.html When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is our Green Materials Guide, which will help guide you through the process of finding green materials for every green project in your home. When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is our Green Materials Guide, which will help guide you through the process of finding green materials for every green project in your home. Cooling Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Insulation Windows Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/green-materials-guide-introduction.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/kitchen-design-intro-guide.html Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can make greener materials a little easier to come by, it also means there are more decisions to make, and more factors to consider. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can make greener materials a little easier to come by, it also means there are more decisions to make, and more factors to consider. Bamboo Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Home Green Home Renovation Indoor Air Quality Sustainably Harvested Wood Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/kitchen-design-intro-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/introduction-floor-durability-moisture.html We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it every day doesn't mean you shouldn't pay pretty close attention to the materials that make up your flooring. Here are a few tips to find the best green material for the job. We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it every day doesn't mean you shouldn't pay pretty close attention to the materials that make up your flooring. Here are a few tips to find the best green material for the job. Bamboo Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Home Green Home Renovation Indoor Air Quality Sustainably Harvested Wood Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/introduction-floor-durability-moisture.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-dishwasher-guide.html Which is greener: washing dishes by hand or using the dishwasher? Find out that and a lot more in How to Go Green: Dishwashing. Which is greener: washing dishes by hand or using the dishwasher? Find out that and a lot more in How to Go Green: Dishwashing. Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Home Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:19:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-dishwasher-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-kitchen-guide.html Eco-friendly green kitchens begin with eating green, but it doesn’t end there. Find out why a green kitchen is great for your home and the environment. Eco-friendly green kitchens begin with eating green, but it doesn’t end there. Find out why a green kitchen is great for your home and the environment. Cooking Eco-Friendly Kitchens Green Home Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:05:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-kitchen-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/vintage-refridgerator-jars.html The vintage refrigerator jars that were a common item in the 1920s - 1950s are still available and are a great addition to the modern kitchen. The vintage refrigerator jars that were a common item in the 1920s - 1950s are still available and are a great addition to the modern kitchen. Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Kitchens Get Recession-Ready Green Home Reuse Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/vintage-refridgerator-jars.html