‘Talking About Green’

Ways to Save Money in the Year 2010

Money is a valuable source which is indispensable for everyone .Since it helps us to lead a life without any hassles we should try saving it. We should follow the line of the ant and be wise and not be foolish like the cricket. Money can be saved in many ways.

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Radiant Barriers

On summer days, it’s almost impossible to live in your attic spaces because of soaring temperatures. Radiant barriers are installed most commonly in attics to reduce the impact of summer heat and control winter heat loss. This helps in lowering the heating and cooling costs.

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Building Materials

All over the world, buildings account to more than half of all the harmful greenhouse gas emissions. So, during the 3 phases of building projects -design, construction and operation, builders need to incorporate and integrate many strategies to make it more sustainable and environment friendly.

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Solar Tubes

Solar tubes are a quick, easy and cost effective way to bring natural light into home as this collects the sunlight from top of the roof through a reflective tube and sends light down to a diffuser fixed in the ceiling. On the top of most solar tubes, there is a dome, which collect sun light and the tubes reflect the light down into your home.

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Fire Safety – Choices that Fight Fire Devastation

Fire is one of the few things created by God that can create havoc. It can destroy houses and buildings completely. Homes made by humans with a lot of love and affection. And it is threatened mainly by fire, both, inside the house and outside as well.

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Alternative Pesticides – Integrated Pest Management

An environmentally sensitive and effective approach towards pest management is called Integrated Pest Management. These programs use information regarding the life cycles of the pests and their effect on the environment, and hence use pest control in such a way so that there is minimum damage to environment.

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Energy-Efficient Appliances

The common home causes more air pollution than the normal car because most of the energy in our homes comes from power plants, which burn fossil fuel. Burning fossil fuels causes air pollution and contributes to smoke, acid rain and global warming.

Some of the main appliances in your home are refrigerators, washing machine, dishwashers, and air conditioners which stand for major energy consumption.

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Energy Efficient Windows

Windows are our home’s one of the most useful and attractive part. Windows provide us with light, outside views, ventilation and nice sun light in winters. They also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. Installing energy efficient windows, curtains and shade reduce your energy bills.

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Conservation Easement

Private lands in the United States are permanently conserved by Conservation Easement. It is the most powerful and effective tools available for it and is widely used in United States. Its usage has successfully helped in the protection of millions of acres of wildlife and open space, helping to keep land private and generating benefits to public.

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