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NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN, podcast of common sense for better construction

by James Pirch, AIA, LEED GA // Architect, LEED GA, host of podcast NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN

This episode features an interview with Matt Hoots, the president of Sawhorse construction,  one of Atlanta’s premier residential remodeling firms, known for their innovation, professionali

#GreenInfluncerATL group members connect at #IBS2022 in Orlando

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I was chatting with the Mitsubishi Electric team at the Internation Builders Show when I ran into Corbett Lunsford.  He was about to give a presentation at the Aprilaire booth, which was

Green Influencer ATL

2 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 06/30/2022

Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals

by Matt Z. // Student

Today’s household cleaners contain many known harmful chemicals. Low exposure to these chemicals in properly ventilated spaces should be relatively safe; however, most people use more than just

Filed under: Green Living

2 replies | 12795 views | Posted on: 07/09/2017 | Last updated: 05/13/2021

Are You Confused by the Food Label: "Best-by," "Use-by," and "Sell-by?"

by YijunW

Have you tossed away food because you aren't sure what the label means? You’re not the only one. Nine out of 10 buyers are confused by the USDA food label and the average family is throwing away $1,…

Filed under: Food and Beverages

2 replies | 2931 views | Posted on: 07/08/2018 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

We are connecting people, providing affordable green technology

by ferdi

Free conference webinar this coming Aug. 8,2020 Saturday at 11:00 Am to 12:30 Pm Pacific standard time.

Registered check free online Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pcdsi-adu-homes-action

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

2 replies | 596 views | Posted on: 07/24/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Webinar: Resilient Design: Preparing School Buildings for a Changing Climate, June 18, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Schools are the cornerstone of our communities, and so it is especially crucial that these buildings are designed with resilient strategies to withstand and rebound quickly after disaster strikes. Dur

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Resilience,Green Schools

1 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 18, In-Person in Sacramento, California, and Online

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us for this online and in-person event highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects.

Opening Keynote Speakers include:
Lindsey Ro

Climate Change and Abortion: They’re More Connected Than One Might Think

by gracemorrison

Times are changing: climate change is upon us and the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a ruling which guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion. One may be asking oneself how these two are co

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,Global Warming,Environmental Actvitism,EPA,Health,Enviromental Health,Clean Air Act,Air Pollution,Women,activism

1 replies | 3570 views | Posted on: 07/18/2022 | Last updated: 06/30/2023

Investing in Green Energy Improvements

by gracemorrison

There seems to be some market fear of making green building improvements under the assumption that they will constitute a considerable expense without a sufficient return on investment. This belief is

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: Green Building,investments,Green Industry

1 replies | 5887 views | Posted on: 06/27/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Webinar: Building Green - Making Affordable Housing More Affordable, June 3, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Better Quality. High Performance. Healthy Housing. High Standard.

Are these words that come to mind when you think of affordable housing? If not, this webinar will help you understand why they

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,High Performance Building,Connecticut

1 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 05/20/2021 | Last updated: 05/28/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, April 7, 12 - 1pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Polyiso,Air Barriers,Water barriers

1 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 07/09/2021

Virtual Event: 2021 National Home Performance Conference, April 12-16

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 National Home Performance Virtual Conference brings together contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential en

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: High Performance Building,Residential Real Estate,Social Networking,Community Development

1 replies | 2239 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

Webinar: The Highland Bridge Development, April 12, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Over roughly a ten-year period, the City of St. Paul worked with Ford Motor Company and area stakeholders to establish the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan for the former manufacturing pl

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Green Communities,Sustainable Infrastructure,Urban Development

1 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Presentation, January 28, 8:30am - 10:30am CST

by SarahA

Innovations in Watershed Management: Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low Impact Development (LID) for Watershed Management

Join us on ZOOM, Thursday January 28th, 2021 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am (

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure,Low Impact Development,Watershed Planning,Flood Control

1 replies | 1576 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/23/2021

Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Did you know that Rockwool is actually made out of volcanically derived rock - basalt from the earth’s crust and recycled steel slag? 

Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc.


Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool

1 replies | 13139 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

Natural Fuel? Crow capital eco management indonesia's Biomass

by orthlefoxxe // nature conservancy advocate

Biomass chemical composition is carbon based and is composed of a mixture of organic molecules containing hydrogen, usually including atoms of oxygen, often nitrogen and also small quantities of other…

Related to: Renewable Energy - Other Products

1 replies | 4461 views | Posted on: 11/23/2012 | Last updated: 11/23/2012

Will electric vehicles batteries be a new source of waste?

by angelaimingtogreen

As we know, batteries waste are one of the most polluting elements for the environment and for human health. We think that electric vehicles will be a new way to pollute less, but what's the actua

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Electric Batteries,Recycle

1 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

Summer Electricity Demand – “Shave the Peak” to Save Money and Help the Environment!

by AbbieKnight

Reducing Electricity Usage from 5pm to 8pm can Make a Big Difference - Sign Up for Alerts! Due to high summer temperatures in Massachusetts, there is a high demand for electricity especially with

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Reduce Electricity,Shave the peak

1 replies | 4494 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Going Green: Homes with Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Zilllow, a leading online real estate database company has recently been helping owners understand the benefits and potential of having solar panels on their home. A new Zillow analysis study demonstr

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy,Zillow

1 replies | 7180 views | Posted on: 06/18/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

California is Staying the Path

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

"Against the backdrop of recent awareness-building events designed to bolster against the political sludge oozing out of Washington DC, I spent Friday, April 28th at the 11th Annual Summit on Sustaina…

Filed under: Environment

1 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 05/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/07/2017

2017 Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE): Connected Cities - Economic, Environmental & Equity Solutions, April 20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

16th Annual MGBCE: Connected Cities - Economic, Environmental & Equity Solutions (MGBCE) - #MGBCE2017 April 20, 8 am - 4:30 pm 7:00 a.m. check-in and continental Breakfast Event begins promptly …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Social Equity,California,Cities,Infrastructure

1 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

California's Excellent Problem - Excess Solar Energy!

by JackSawyer // Student

This spring California has seen a low demand for power during the day while solar energy continues to be churned out by panels that are able to supply power for 3 million homes - there is excess energ…

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,clean energy,Solar,California

1 replies | 3966 views | Posted on: 06/05/2016 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Green Building of the Week - Greenbuild's 2015 UnityHome!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Built by Bensonwood in Walpole, NH and with the assistance of many forward-thinking sponsors, the 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home is a 1620 sf LEED V4 Platinum-expected netzero energy ready space that is o…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Green Building,Greenbuild,Netzero,Unity Homes,LEED V4

1 replies | 2524 views | Posted on: 11/18/2015 | Last updated: 11/18/2015

Solar Roadways - if you haven't seen this yet, you should

by Salvatore Schiano // RIG Intern

Check out the video for Solar Roadways if you haven't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTA3rnpgzU It raised over 2 million from an Indiegogo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/so

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Solar Energy

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Transportation

1 replies | 2090 views | Posted on: 03/17/2015 | Last updated: 01/10/2017

 

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