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Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, precision, and … more...
0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 06/26/2025
Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often. But they’re very use… more...
0 replies | 1905 views | Posted on: 04/17/2025
Clear Drop - Plastic Recycling for Bags and Other Hard to Recycle Items
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Pretty soon, there’s going to be an easy way to everyone to recycle or really “pre-recycle” thos… more...
0 replies | 2097 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about in-person… more...
0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 03/04/2025
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) r… more...
0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 03/04/2025
Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings
Posted by: KevinH
Hello, There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System. Look Into… more...
0 replies | 512 views | Posted on: 01/12/2025
Key Reasons for Green Building Optimism in 2025, and Beyond
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s understandable to be concerned about the future of green building if you expected more from 2024 and are … more...
0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 12/29/2024
How Wasted* Is Bringing Sustainability To The Portable Sanitation Industry
Posted by: Shyam - The Porta Potty Guy
Believe it or not, there’s a lot of waste in the portable waste industry, and we’re not just talking about h… more...
0 replies | 1955 views | Posted on: 10/30/2024
Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than… more...
0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 03/04/2025
VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Hi everyone - I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps … more...
0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 03/04/2025
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor coating, I… more...
15 replies | 7640 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisible Green Wa… more...
7 replies | 3558 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contractor with w
… more...6 replies | 7211 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power pla… more...
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Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods such as s
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Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real wood." I… more...
4 replies | 4153 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically manufactur… more...
4 replies | 3664 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of C
4 replies | 8006 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to snow, or r
… more...4 replies | 9913 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
Posted by: Christopher Matos-Rogers
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. Naturally,
… more...3 replies | 13984 views | Posted on: 10/09/2021
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