Keeping warm this winter is important to keep you and your family healthy and happy. Most conventional means of heating homes are ultimately through the burning of fossil fuels or wood, but heat doesn’t just come from turning up the thermostat or throwing a log on the fire any more. The cold of winter
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Being luxurious can sometimes mean that you are able to take that extra step towards sustainability and green living. While water has long been on the radar as an environmental concern, for most Americans, rain has barely been considered a solution. While we, the eco-conscious, will turn off the water while brushing our
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Thanksgiving 2009: an Eco-conscious Affair
Today marks one week before America celebrates Thanksgiving. This historically based holiday is regarded as a joyous time to gather family, enjoy turkey, and eat in excess. While food is a large part of the Thanksgiving experience, for the luxurious, eco-conscious host or guest at a Thanksgiving affair this
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In an ongoing fight to shake a bad reputation, hemp is successfully reclaiming its identity as a renewable, sustainable resource with a wide-range of possibilities. An increasing number of people no longer associate hemp with the mood-enhancing drug marijuana and are aware of the many benefits to cultivating industrial hemp, which produces a versatile fiber
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We’ve highlighted a number of the best options for eco-friendly flooring in an earlier post, including chic bamboo and cork, sophisticated recycled glass, and gorgeous reclaimed wood floors. London-based TING has introduced a new look for green flooring – using recycled leather belts.
Vintage belts are carefully hand cleaned with a nontoxic solution, shaved to provide
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Eco-friendly paint gets a makeover with expressive, personalized color liquids from Bungaloo. Eighty vivid shades of VOC-free color make Bungaloo the perfect choice for any room, any mood, and any style. Bungaloo color liquids are more than paint – they’re fun reflections of living.
Color with a Cause
Bungaloo isn’t your typical paint shop. The new
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Imagine a kitchen that could grow your food, keep it fresh, cook it, and compost it – all in one convenient, eco-friendly space. The Flow2 kitchen concept can do just that, plus it offers plenty of storage and requires a fraction of the electricity used by even an Energy Star rated kitchen!
Designed by Studio Gorm,
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From energy-saving construction to cutting-edge concepts with a futuristic twist, the newest buildings on the block are progressively embracing green architecture and design. Whether it’s shopping in California, taking in the views of Shanghai, or selecting your next home – you could find yourself reducing your energy consumption, conserving water, and enhancing a sustainable lifestyle
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A few weeks ago, the Green Connoisseur highlighted eco-designer Kelly LaPlante for her commitment to ‘green design.’ While Kelly and other designers do a wonderful job helping clients choose eco-friendly interior design elements that are stunning – you can do these things yourself as well.
If you’ll be renovating soon, one thing you should know about
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Whether you’re ready to start building a new green home or are still in the daydreaming phase, the Dream Green Homes website and business is ready to assist you. This interesting site features many different styles of sustainable home, from classic to contemporary to truly unique designs by many different green architects. You can also
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