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	RE: Quickly Approaching 10,000 members It came and passed and no one made a big deal about 10K plus members. Good job with the site guys by retired in Introductions and Announcements on 29 Mar 2011 11:48 PM
	RE: What is your favorite green product? What is the bedding material made from though. I ran into this when my daughter was thinking of getting a new eco-bedroom set. The manufacturer just slapped a standard boxspring and mattress on a bamboo bed with all bamboo furniture pieces and it ... by retired in Beyond the Home on 10 Mar 2011 02:27 PM
	RE: Green work experience @ GreenAP, why did you feel it was necessary to basically give a sales pitch for LEED AP experience learning? It just seemed like a lot of words without saying anything and they you get to a point in the last three paragraphs. by retired in Introductions and Announcements on 10 Mar 2011 12:34 AM
	RE: How Green is the Music Industry? What does that have to do with being green by retired in Beyond the Home on 17 Feb 2011 10:40 AM
	RE: Plastic roofing material Depending on your climate, sun conditions and precipitation, I am sure you could use these as roofing materials and it wouldn't be considered wrong. Since you have already gone against that, I think you could consider a green house if they are clear ... by retired in Building Materials on 11 Feb 2011 08:28 PM
	RE: Share your Green tips! ecohomes. a question. Which do you consider to be a more sustainable approach? To keep your old (not from recycled raw materials) goods or to purchase new items that are produced from recycled products? by retired in Beyond the Home on 07 Jan 2011 09:07 AM
	RE: what is a good energy modeler I was reading an article on the whole movement to do energy modeling on all new buildings. They recommended Energy Plus which I think is a free software and also mentioned Eco-Tect from Autodesk. by retired in Energy Modeling, Design, Planning and Construction on 06 Jan 2011 09:51 AM
	RE: Insulation choices Spray foam doesn't use CFCs. At least I haven't seen a product that does. They use a pump to spray a two part solution into a cavity and that two part system chemically reacts and expands. The reason that you see installers wearing masks and protec ... by retired in Building Materials on 16 Nov 2010 06:52 PM
	RE: Pros of insulated concrete forms ICFs are a great way to go and with a little bit of help at the beginning, they are pretty easy to do yourself. You want a professional crew to pour the concrete of course, but the ICFs go up like legos. The insulation is great. The only problem ... by retired in Starting from Scratch on 12 Nov 2010 10:51 AM
	RE: neerg.com Online! lilly makes some good points. i think she is a little harsh, but I see it all the time when companies present even the slightest "greenness" as more than it is. They make false correlations. Recycled wood floors are good for the environment and t ... by retired in Book List and Resource Depot on 21 Oct 2010 08:05 PM
	RE: Screen Star and Green Movement Ambassador Mariel Hemingway to Launch Runka on 21st April So how was the event? by retired in Book List and Resource Depot on 24 Apr 2010 06:36 AM
	RE: Pavilion made of plastic bottles I don't see where this site mentions a permanent site. I love the concept and I do think that this building might increase the conversation about alternative building materials, but I do think that this is just an exhibition building that likely wil ... by retired in A Larger Perspective on 24 Apr 2010 06:35 AM
	RE: Solar Air Heaters Do you mind if I use this design for my own house? I would like to see if I can't get my heating bills down. I have great southern exposures and live out in the middle of no where. by retired in Passive Strategies on 09 Mar 2010 07:12 AM
	RE: Factors to Consider before selecting Green Building Products and Materials I think that's a great list. I also think that life cycle costing is important as john_t said. I think most people also want to look at ROI (return on investment). Green products often cost more and some of them have quantifiable returns. I know ... by retired in Building Materials on 11 Feb 2010 06:47 PM
	RE: Need more insulation I say go with a soy based injection foam product. You get all the benefits of the icynene mentioned above plus it doesn't have all those petrochemical components. The injection foams are similar to the spray foams but the delivery mechanism allows ... by retired in Working with What You Have on 17 Jan 2010 08:43 AM
	RE: Greening your lawn.... mower. I don't think that xeriscaping is for everyone. Too many people want that lawn and if you don't have it, you really make a dent in your home's resale value. Until the market changes, reel lawn mowers are really the limit for how to approach a lawn. by retired in Beyond the Home on 31 Oct 2009 10:13 PM
	RE: Building green is just a fad. bosseda, I get where you are coming from, I just don't feel that people should look at going green as a painless action. It is going to cost us all time and money in order to try to undo our mistakes. The easy steps you mention are great an ... by retired in Starting from Scratch on 31 Oct 2009 10:11 PM
	RE: Building green is just a fad. bosseda, I agree entirely with what you are saying, but that is not to discount the benefits of the technology and consumer goods that help with creating a more sustainable life. There are many aspects to creating a sustainable life for the indiv ... by retired in Starting from Scratch on 27 Oct 2009 09:14 PM
	RE: Little steps: What do you do? I recylce everything I can. i have reduced my consumption of plastics, water and disposable goods. I compost everything i can. by retired in Energy on 27 Oct 2009 09:11 PM
	RE: Solar Decathalon coming in October Anyone else headed to DC to check out the competition? by retired in Book List and Resource Depot on 24 Sep 2009 07:45 AM