April 11, 2008
| Posted in Chapel Hill, Cleaning & Laundry
Local "dry" cleaners using revolutionary water-based process instead of solvents This local company offers great service. We've been taking our clothes there since they opened and it's refreshing that our items smell fresh without that chemical hint that other dry cleaners leave. Read their website for details on their process, it's amazing and totally ecological. It even uses...
March 12, 2008
| Posted in Environment and Society
It's nice to know your car's emissions are offset Terrapass has been offsetting my miles since I bought my new Prius last year. And while it has fewer emissions, I know my miles are completely offset. You just tell Terrapass how many miles you drive per year and they offset it by funding project like wind energy and landfill gas capture. It's a...
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January 3, 2008
| Posted in Bed & Bath
Nice idea, but the impact is small I'm all for grey water recycling. And in the interest of full disclosure, I represent Brac systems which are a whole house grey water recycling solution. I like the idea of Aqus and support it for retrofit applications where water is scarce. But given the cost and the fairly small impact I wouldn't...
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January 3, 2008
| Posted in Food & Grocery
Vinegar cleans too It's a miracle cleaning product. Use it with newspapers for cleaning glass, or for de-scaling kettles, mix it with baking soda to scrub pots and pans. I keep a couple of spray bottles around the house for general cleaning. I also spray my shower curtains after a bath to kill mildew before it takes...
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January 3, 2008
| Posted in Builders, Contractors, Architects
AAC is a great product but it does present some challenges to work with I've seen a few people build with AAC. It's strong, energy efficient, and sustainable. However it is a bit expensive to build with and it does take a while to get the knack of working with it. The blocks are also quite heavy, so you really know about it after a day's work. Respect to people who...
January 3, 2008
| Posted in Paints & Materials
Paperstone rocks Paperstone is a lovely surface for a kitchen counter. Being made of recycled paper and non-toxic resins that put out no VOCs, makes it a fantastically sustainable product too.
They're now making a new counter top called EcoTop made from 50% bamboo fiber and a 50% wood fibers that I haven't seen...
August 7, 2007
| Posted in Paints & Materials
Indoor tiles and Permeable Outdoor pavers made of recycled rubber The permeable pavers are great. Water flows right through them and into the ground below helping to minimize storm water run off. The indoor tiles are also pretty cool and come in a wide range of colors and sizes.
August 7, 2007
| Posted in Home and Garden
Durable green floor coverings that come in a range of designs and sizes These rugs are great. Not soft underfoot, but they're durable and unusual and in the right place can be really beautiful. They have a wide range of styles, though I go for the more sleek and simple looks. The backing is vinyl, which is less natural, but it's fungus resistant so well suited to...
August 7, 2007
| Posted in Paints & Materials
Beautiful, natural carpet with no petro chemical content Earthweave make this carpet out of nothing but Wool, Cotton, Jute and natural Latex. It's all natural materials and so great for chemically sensitive people. I bought it because I have a baby and don't want her pressing her nose into a polypropelene carpet with loads of chemical content. Highly...
August 7, 2007
| Posted in Paints & Materials
A gorgeous and sustainable surface material see:
http://renewable.typepad.com/eco/2006/09/kirei_board_a_d.html
This is made from a totally renewable and sustainable material - sorghum stalks. It's also pressed into boards using an adhesive with negligible VOC content, so it's also a healthy product for interior environments.
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