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Renovation Nation Episode: Seattle: Rainwater Collection

Thu Dec 18, 2008 03:45 PM ET

countertop made of recycled glass and shells,and toxin-free golf balls


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Host Steve Thomas visits a family whose house is powered by the sun and actually generates more electricity than it needs.

Steve then shows us a foam insulation made from sugar and corn, a countertop made of recycled glass and shells, and toxin-free golf balls.

Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of Renovation Nation.

Whether it's DIY green renovation tips you're looking for or 5 ways to reuse nearly everything you can think of, learn how with Planet Green Home & Garden.

Read more about green building:
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Tuesday, November 24 / 09:00am

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Episode 11: Portland, OR: Ultimate Bachelor Pad

Steve heads to Portland to lend a hand to a man trying to spruce up his bachelor pad before his bride-to-be moves in. Later, Steve will help two busy architects build an eco-smart playroom for their kids.

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Episode 12: Atlanta: Recycled Deck

Today, Steve meets an Atlanta couple dealing with their city's drought by installing a rainwater recovery system. He also takes a look at decking made of recycled rice husks and sludge and visits a cool beach house made out of used shipping containers.

Tuesday, November 24 / 05:00pm

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Episode 11: Portland, OR: Ultimate Bachelor Pad

Steve heads to Portland to lend a hand to a man trying to spruce up his bachelor pad before his bride-to-be moves in. Later, Steve will help two busy architects build an eco-smart playroom for their kids.

 
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