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Eco-Friendly Counter Tops Made from Cement and Reycled Glass

Eco-Friendly Counter Tops Made from Cement and Reycled Glass

IceStone's Cradle to Cradle certified surfaces are not only free of petrochemicals and VOC's, they're beautiful, too!

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Discover Your Inner Artist With Eco-Friendly Wall Murals

Discover Your Inner Artist With Eco-Friendly Wall Murals

Looking for an easy, eco-friendly way to spruce up the indoor decor without going all out on a wall paper or paint project?

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Bamboo Flooring and Furniture: Green or Greenwash?

Bamboo Flooring and Furniture: Green or Greenwash?

We’ve talked about the pros and cons of bamboo here before, when the FTC decided to crack down on green claims about bamboo fabrics. Now, eyes are turning to products like furniture and flooring made from the fast-growing grass.

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Roof Tiles that Power Your Home? Just say, Solé!

Roof Tiles that Power Your Home? Just say, Solé!

These days it seems there are plenty of reasons for homeowners to consider the switch to solar power, not the least of which is a pretty attractive tax rebate from the good ‘ole federal government. But for those who also take aesthetics into consideration in their home improvement decisions, there has always been the pesky [...]

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Bringing Solar to the Masses, 1 Block at a Time

Bringing Solar to the Masses, 1 Block at a Time

1bog Renewable energy is the buzz word of the year. From the White House to the greenhouse, people are being told that renewable sources of energy, like wind and solar are the answer to the clunky, dirty fossil fuels we've depended on for so long. The federal government is even offering tax credits for building or renovating homes so that they use energy more efficiently. But saying we need homes powered by the sun, and actually heating your morning shower with it are still, unfortunately, two entirely different things.

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