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Rate It Green Featured on EveryDay Green Home Podcast with The Green Home Coach Marla Esser Cloos

Everyday Green Home,The Green Home Coach,Podcast

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green was fortunate to be featured recently on The Everyday Green Home Podcast with Marla Esser Cloos.  An expert green home coach, consultant, and educator, Marla talks with her guests about a wide range of green hom… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 1256 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Water Efficiency + Modern Design | HELVEX USA

Water Efficiency,Eco Friendly Restrooms,Bathroom Design,Water,Water Conservation,Bathrooms,Kitchens,Plumbing Fixtures,Helvex,Fixtures

by samanthaklein Intern

  Helvex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of water-efficient plumbing fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, and has been selected as a partner for the #1920sMakeoverATL Passive House retrofit project in Atlanta, Georgia.… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 1875 views | Posted on: 07/19/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

Zero VOC Germ Killing Paint | Benjamin Moore Eco Spec Paint (Video)

Indoor Air Quality,Paint Technology,VOCs

by samanthaklein Intern

  Are you deciding on a new wall color for your next room renovation? There's more to consider than simply the aesthetic. You may have heard that some harsh chemicals in paints may negatively affect indoor air quality.&… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 2095 views | Posted on: 07/14/2022 | Last updated: 12/13/2022

Anti-Microbials, Anti-Bacterials, Disinfectants, Oh My!

Covid-19,antimicrobial,Bacteria,Viruses

by samanthaklein Intern

Image Source: Verostock   Microbes are everywhere: in soil and tap water, on furniture, and even inside our bodies. Although they are invisible to the naked eye, these microorganisms are constantly interacting with us and maintai… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 2753 views | Posted on: 07/13/2022 | Last updated: 03/30/2023

For Sale: Healthy, Energy Efficient Micro-Farm in Concord, MA

Real Estate,Green Living

by David Bearg, P.E. Environmental Health and Building Specialist

20 Darton Street in Concord, MA is looking for a new owner! This is where I have lived for over 45 years and it is time for a change.  One of my goals here has been to live in the present as we will need to live in the future.&… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 3299 views | Posted on: 05/12/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Example of a Net Zero Energy Renovation - IBS 2022 Home Tour | Saw Horse Design

Netzero,Solar,Cambria,Mitsubishi,Ductless Mini Splits

by samanthaklein Intern

  A recently renovated net-zero energy renovated home was on display at the 2022 International Builder’s Show. From wall-mounted toilets to silent Mitsubishi electric compressors, this house was not only energy efficient, … more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 2440 views | Posted on: 04/27/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

USGBC Multifamily Housing Summit, April 28-29

Innovation,Multifamily Housing,Electrification

by samanthaklein Intern

Join this event for fast-paced presentations, panels and project showcases from innovative leaders working to provide sustainable housing solutions. Day one will have a heavy focus on the interconnectivity between sustainable building st… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

Free Webinar: The Science of Climate Change: Heat and the Environment, April 8, 3 pm EDT

California,Enviornment,Sustainable Landscapes,heat

by samanthaklein Intern

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts monthly webinars on climate change. This month's webinar is on heat and the environment and how it pertains to the science of climate change. Video recordings o… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 03/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/19/2022

Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries

Water,IoT,Water Conservation,Flooding,Plumbing,Water Sensors,Leaks,Water leaks

by samanthaklein Intern

  Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adequate supply today and in the future. … more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 10694 views | Posted on: 01/21/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Greening the Holidays: Free, and Presented Online by Metrowest Climate Solutions, December 15, 7 pm

Greening the Holidays,Green Holidays

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Greening the Holidays: Let’s green our gifting, downshift the décor, and compost the cookie crumbs!   Presented by Metrowest Climate Solutions.  Speakers:  Lauren Fernandez, Zero Waste Policy Ana… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

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