ISBN: 978-0-07-149909-5
2008, 147 pages
Author(s): Clayton Bennett
Item #: R9095
Retail Price: $29.95
Member Price: $17.95
This money-saving guide provides information that will help you select sustainable green options for every system in your house. It contains the latest information on systems and materials that conserve resources while creating a cleaner, more energy-efficient home. Learn how to incorporate sustainability into your house in beautiful, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible ways. Also features green building and remodeling options for homeowners and information on green products and systems and their advantages. With its money-saving tips, this book will quickly pay for itself.
Contents
Material Changes
Environmental Impact
Health Impact
Availability
Maintenance
Durability
Sustainability
Renewability
Recyclability
Simplicity
Efficiency
Technology Changes
Electrical
Plumbing
Heating
Ventilating
Air Conditioning
Insulating
Cooking
Washing
Lifestyle Changes
Personal Choices
Energy Sources
Financial Incentives
Cooperative Buying
Agricultural Independence
Eliminating Waste
Reducing Waste
Washing Up
Second Chances
Getting Outside
Index
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