White Roof Project founder Juan Carlos P.E. paints a roof in New York City. NYC’s White Roof Project aims to paint every roof in the world white by 2030. If every rooftop in the world was painted white, the White Roof Project says that 24 billion metric tons of CO2 would be saved, a number [...]
Read MoreEarthships: The Power of Unconventional Ideas

In his book, A Coming of Wizards, Michael Reynolds said four mystical beings, whom he called “wizards,” appeared to him in psychedelic visions and gave him ideas that have guided his work. He wrote that the wizards taught him to “de-normalize” his thinking and tap into his own, personal “energy band.” The source of his [...]
Read MoreReduce Energy Bills with Solar Air Conditioning

Depending on the climate where you live, there are probably four to six months out of the year when it’s fairly easy to keep your energy bills at a reasonable level: you put on a sweater when you’re chilly or open a window when you’re a little warm. Unfortunately, scientists predict that as the effects [...]
Read MoreStoring Rainwater & Utilizing Greywater

Storing rainwater and utilizing greywater (generated from domestic activities like bathing and laundry) is an excellent and alternative way to water plants and keep the lawn green while simultaneously making an effort to ‘go green’. Rain tanks can be used to store rain water and then later used to water plant life. Greywater can be [...]
Read MoreLow Flow Water Fixtures

Did you know that faucets account for more than 15 percent of indoor household water use, and more than 1 trillion gallons of water across the United States each year. WaterSense labeled products can reduce a sink’s water flow by 30 percent or more without sacrificing performance. By installing WaterSense labeled products an average household [...]
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