http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-glazing-options.html Almost all residential windows are double-glazed, and there are many options. Spacers used to be metal and conductive, so you would see condensation in the corners; now they are non-conductive. Glass can be tuned to the climate requirements, Low E to reflect heat for hotter parts of the country; Glass that transmits heat for northern parts of the country. Some have thicker glass for noise control near highways; some are even triple-glazed. Rare noble gases like argon or krypton are less conductive than air. Almost all residential windows are double-glazed, and there are many options. Spacers used to be metal and conductive, so you would see condensation in the corners; now they are non-conductive. Glass can be tuned to the climate requirements, Low E to reflect heat for hotter parts of the country; Glass that transmits heat for northern parts of the country. Some have thicker glass for noise control near highways; some are even triple-glazed. Rare noble gases like argon or krypton are less conductive than air. Glass Heating Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-glazing-options.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/vinyl-slider-windows.html The positive of vinyl slider windows is that they are cheap. But they look cheap too. They open only 50% but unlike double-hungs, you can't really tune them. The positive of vinyl slider windows is that they are cheap. But they look cheap too. They open only 50% but unlike double-hungs, you can't really tune them. Glass Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:29:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/vinyl-slider-windows.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/fiberglass-frame-windows.html Pultruded fiberglass is durable and a good insulator. That happy guy in the picture is Kevin Surace of Serious windows, manufacturer of probably the best window on the market when it comes to insulation. Pultruded fiberglass is durable and a good insulator. That happy guy in the picture is Kevin Surace of Serious windows, manufacturer of probably the best window on the market when it comes to insulation. Glass Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Green Home Renovation Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:09:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/fiberglass-frame-windows.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ugly-jars-chic-decor.html Knitted covers--homemade or refashioned from old sweaters--turn empty glass jars into chic organization systems. Knitted covers--homemade or refashioned from old sweaters--turn empty glass jars into chic organization systems. Decorating Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Crafts Glass Green Decor Reuse Sewing Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ugly-jars-chic-decor.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eco-friendly-dinnerware-dining.html When most people think of a green meal, they think organic and local foods, eco-friendly wines, and cloth napkins that can be reused. But what about the dinnerware? Is it green? When most people think of a green meal, they think organic and local foods, eco-friendly wines, and cloth napkins that can be reused. But what about the dinnerware? Is it green? Glass Green Consumerism Green Home Reduce Reuse Recycle Responsible Shopping Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eco-friendly-dinnerware-dining.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-ecofriendly-milk-consumer.html Look at a glass of milk, and you might not think there's much to it. It's white, it's available everywhere, and it comes by the gallon. But hiding behind many of the labels and homogenized gallons are a myriad of green issues that can make it tricky to navigate all the choices that go with finding a green glass of milk. So, how can you be an eco-friendly milk consumer? Look at a glass of milk, and you might not think there's much to it. It's white, it's available everywhere, and it comes by the gallon. But hiding behind many of the labels and homogenized gallons are a myriad of green issues that can make it tricky to navigate all the choices that go with finding a green glass of milk. So, how can you be an eco-friendly milk consumer? Animals Antibiotics Cancer Carbon Footprint Dairy Food Safety Glass Green Packaging Health Organic Organic Foods Penny Pinching Plastic Recycling Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:46:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-ecofriendly-milk-consumer.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reuses-phone-books.html Here are 14 ways to make your old phone books useful again. Here are 14 ways to make your old phone books useful again. Books Carbon Footprint Composting Dairy Fruit Furniture Gardening Glass Green Packaging Kids Lawn Care Newspapers Paper Recycling Reuse Storage Sustainable Fabrics Waste Disposal Water Windows Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT Colleen Vanderlinden http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reuses-phone-books.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/preserving-harvest-peach-jam.html An absolutely delicious peach jam that captures the essence of summer. An absolutely delicious peach jam that captures the essence of summer. Fruit Glass Heating Organic Cooking Vegetables Water Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT Kelly Rossiter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/preserving-harvest-peach-jam.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/emeril-sun-pickled-kale.html Emeril's recipe for sun pickled kale stems and garlic scapes from the Grilling with Emeril episode. Emeril's recipe for sun pickled kale stems and garlic scapes from the Grilling with Emeril episode. Glass Organic Planet Green Vegetables Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/emeril-sun-pickled-kale.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/daily-diy-glass-doors.html Makeover your cabinets without tools, glue, or any other construction materials--all you need are paper, scissors, and thumbtacks. Makeover your cabinets without tools, glue, or any other construction materials--all you need are paper, scissors, and thumbtacks. Glass Green Decor Green Home Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/daily-diy-glass-doors.html