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How Wasted* Is Bringing Sustainability To The Portable Sanitation Industry

by Shyam - The Porta Potty Guy // Wasted*

Believe it or not, there’s a lot of waste in the portable waste industry, and we’re not just talking about human waste.  From route optimizations, to what kind of toilet paper is used

Filed under: Waste Management/Recycling/Collection - Other,

Keywords: Eco Friendly Restrooms, Sanitation, Green Porta Potty, Waste Managment, Porta potties near Boston,

0 replies | 17 views | Posted on: 10/30/2024 | Last updated: 10/30/2024

what are the majors of 3d medical animation company ?

by sarahhykes // We are the best

A 3D medical animation company specializes in creating high-quality visualizations of complex medical, biological, and scientific concepts. These companies primarily focus on producing animations for

Filed under: News,

0 replies | 22 views | Posted on: 10/30/2024 | Last updated: 10/30/2024

Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building.  I imagine many people in our wider cir

Filed under: Advocacy,

Keywords: Green Building, Materials, Sustainability, Healthy Materials, Building Materials, Sustainable Materials, Healthy Buiilding,

0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 09/21/2024 | Last updated: 09/21/2024

Beyond the Blurb Blitz: Unveiling the Mavericks of Book Marketing

by JamesLaw

Forget cookie-cutter campaigns and tired press releases. Unique book marketing firms are the rebels of the publishing world, throwing out the tired playbook and crafting audacious strategies that grab

Filed under: Education ,

Keywords: Ebooks at Dyman Associates Publishing Inc, writing,

0 replies | 1123 views | Posted on: 07/04/2024 | Last updated: 07/04/2024

Identifying additional credible sources

by servmace90

A Wikipedia notability expert brings specialized knowledge in evaluating whether a topic meets Wikipedia's stringent notability criteria. These criteria mandate significant coverage in reliable, i

Filed under: Education ,

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 06/03/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

Unveiling the Cost of Trademarking Your Product Name

by nexic // A name of trust

When considering the cost of trademarking a product name, various factors come into play, influencing the overall expenses involved in securing legal protection for your brand. Firstly, filing fees co

Filed under: Education ,

Related to: Services,

Keywords: Global Services, trade mark,,

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 05/29/2024 | Last updated: 05/29/2024

Why You Should Hire a Wikipedia Writer

by nexic // A name of trust

Hiring a Wikipedia writer is a strategic decision for anyone looking to establish a credible and comprehensive presence on the world's largest online encyclopedia. Hire Wikipedia writer are w

Filed under: Education ,

Related to: Services,

Keywords: writing, writers, memoir, fiction, services,

0 replies | 499 views | Posted on: 05/21/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

Top eBook Authors: Crafting Digital Masterpieces

by jenn12

Top eBook Authors is renowned for its team of famous ebook writers who excel in creating captivating digital content across diverse genres. Our celebrated writers bring a wealth of experience and crea

Filed under: Education ,

0 replies | 298 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/20/2024

VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi everyone - 

I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here!  I look forward to sharing

Filed under: Heat Pumps,

0 replies | 412 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 08/10/2024

DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air

by Rate It Green Team


A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in addition, where (with supervision), the kids can get involved and learn as well.

Filed under: Health and Air Quality,

Keywords: Air Quality, Indoor Air Quality, Fans, IAQ, Ventilation, DIY, heat, Exhaust fans,

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

by Rate It Green Team


"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc.  And in the good ones, we breathe better air! 
 
Matt rev

Filed under: Health and Air Quality,

Keywords: HVAC, Air Quality, Indoor Air Quality, Automation, Ventilation, Garage, Garages, Sensors, Fans,

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/03/2024

Remote Hood Exhaust Fan Retrofit Delivers Significant Noise Reduction

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sometimes, a smaller targeted project can be the best project! I am excited to report that we just completed a retrofit to install a remote hood fan for our kitchen exhaust hood, and it instantly made

Filed under: Fans,

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality, Fans, IAQ, Ventilation, Kitchens, Exhaust fans, Hoods, Exhaust hoods,

1 replies | 1934 views | Posted on: 03/23/2024 | Last updated: 09/24/2024

Automatic Bath Fan Sensors Reduce Humidity, Pollutants, and Odors

by Rate It Green Team



As Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. points out, most people don’t use ventilation properly.  Exhaust fans can be a missed opportunity for improving Indoor air quality, or IAQ,

Filed under: Fans,

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality, IAQ, Bathrooms, Ventilation, Humidity, Kitchens, Bath fans, Kitchen Fans, Exhaust fans, Pollutants,

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 03/23/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?

by Rate It Green Team



The Rainstick shower seems to offer the impossible, delivering high water pressure, while using a lot less water.  If you’re concerned about lower water pressure, this product can deliv

Filed under: Plumbing,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, Water, Water Conservation, Water Efficiency, retrofits, Plumbing, Showers, Grey Water,

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team



Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Insulation, Heat Pumps, air sealing, Heating, Cooling, right sizing, Savings,

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 08/24/2024

Finding Paths Forward: Ideas for When We Disagree in the Green Building Industry

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It was energizing to receive quite a few positive responses to Rate It Green’s New Year’s email.  Some people were appreciative of our efforts to bring the green building community to

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other,

0 replies | 519 views | Posted on: 01/28/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

COP28 - Is this Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

by Rate It Green Team

The 28th COP, or Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, took place in Dubai from November 20 to December 13, 2023. If you're an optimist, you might think it&rs

Filed under: Climate Change,

Keywords: Climate Change, Paris Agreement, COP28, Climate Change Mitigation, UN, UNPCC,

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 12/25/2023 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Major Green Building Organizations Rally Around the Common Materials Framework (CMF)

by Rate It Green Team

At Greenbuild 2023, leading green building organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), the International WELL Building Instit

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,

Related to: Other,

Keywords: Transparency, Green Building Certifications, Building Materials, Certifications, Common Materials Framework, CMF,

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NaturePositive+ Standard™ and the NaturePositive+ Declaration™. Both programs call on

Filed under: Global GreenTag,

Keywords: Climate Change, Certification, Health, Transparency, Toxicity, Biodiversity, Circularity, Nature Positive, Habitat,

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Top Factors for Selecting New Windows

by Rate It Green Team


How do you decide what windows you need?  Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, Windows, Home Building, New windows,

0 replies | 2199 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2024

Deciding When to Replace Windows

by Rate It Green Team



Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency! 

In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin



Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, air sealing, Windows, Caulking, Window replacement, Window frames,

0 replies | 1929 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2024

European vs. American Windows - What's the Difference?

by Rate It Green Team


Have you been wondering what the difference is between European and American windows? (And have you had a European window seem to fall on you during vacation, and perhaps you panicked?) Check ou

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, air sealing, Windows, Doors,

1 replies | 3159 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2024

Energy Efficient Steel Windows and Doors - Arcadia Custom

by Rate It Green Team

 

Arcadia Custom Windows and Doors has met the challenge to prevent energy loss and to meet or even exceed energy codes with steel doors and windows. In this video, Matt Hoots talks with M

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings,

0 replies | 1493 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Strategies for Managing Summer Attic Heat - Air Sealing and Insulation

by Rate It Green Team



Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Amelia Godfrey, EarthCraft Program Manager for a conversation about attic heat, including why our attics get hot, why this matters, and strategies

Filed under: Other,

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls,

Keywords: HVAC, air sealing, Heating, Cooling, heat, Attics, Energy Load, Convection, Stack Effect, Insultation,

0 replies | 2734 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Aiming for Higher Performance Homes - A Holistic Approach is Best

by Rate It Green Team

 

There are plenty of reasons people might not want or be able to renovate the interior of the home when trying to improve building performance.  What can you do to improve performanc

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL,

Keywords: Energy, Energy Efficiency, retrofits, Renovations, 1920sMakeoverATL, Home improvement,

0 replies | 2054 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

 

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