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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor coating, I got a shrug and a maybe. Please let me know if there's a product out there you…
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisible Green Wall. This means that nobody knows hoe to handle project. This is because of the l…
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contractor with whom I spoke advised against it since it is water resistant rather than waterproo
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The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power plants—the single largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S. It’s a…
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods such as straw bale walls, recycled bottle walls etc
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to snow, or really where anything will affect the proper functioning and longevity/durability
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Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of Caragreen Healthy Building Materials about Havelock loose fill wool insulation (1
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically manufactured cabinets where the materials are also domestically sourced. No added formald…
Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real wood." I'd like to get her information from someone who is an expert in this area. Can …
Yesterday I had the Opportunity to attend the Materials Summit that was sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter of the USGBC and Google at the Google Headquarters. Allison Friedman to no surprise was i…
Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. Naturally, heat pump water heaters came up, and one of my green realtor colleagues in Phoen
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High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop Are you interested in learning about high performance and “Net Zero” new construction from local industry experts? Do you want to learn about…
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an electric vehicle from a standard dealer at a lower, pre-negotiated rate. Deadline ale…
NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo - March 7-9, Boston
New England Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo March 7-9, Boston Seaport World Trade Center One Seaport Lane Boston, Massachusetts 02210 BuildingE…
I hope you will check out my latest blog for USGBC-LA: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/spotlight-on-sustainability-what-we-count-counts/
Brett Duffy with Clean Surfaces recently shared a helpful introduction to CASPR Group’s "hands-free” disinfecting technology with Rate It Green’s Matt Hoots.
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France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial zones must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels. This law will stimulate …
Webinar: Doubling the Deeds Excise Tax for Affordable Housing & Climate Solutions, March 4, 8pm
Join a Webinar, March 4 on Doubling the Deeds Excise Tax for Affordable Housing & Climate Solutions
Learn how one policy helps address both the climate and housing crises.
On Wednesday, Marc
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I would love to hear from people and companies currently involved in the #madeinmmerica movement/program. I remember (kind of cheesy) commercials about this long ago, and then the momentum seemed to d…
Custom Milled Plywood Seeks a New Home - a Unique Salvage Opportunity (Cambridge, MA)
4,000SF of commercial office space with a unique, custom-milled plywood interior architectural form is being renovated in Cambridge, MA. In an effort to keep this material out of a landfill,
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Sustainable small houses? Which are the best choices?
Hello RateITGreen community, I plan to build a small house and I wonder which are the most sustainable and eco-friendly methods? As I can see here there are various ways to do it, but I wonder if some
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I have been trying to find out about Cellulose Insulation, the newspaper stuff. Last winter my attic leaked water came in onto the Cellulose Insulation. My question is when Cellulose Insulation gets…
Seeking Recommendations for an Eco Friendly Gas Fireplace Insert
Hello out there - Please reply if you know of a super and eco friendly fireplace insert? We've been repairing an old gas fireplace so many times, we just want to do an insert and know that it's…
Boston Globe: It’s not easy being green — and Affordable — in Boston (Is it Getting Easier?)
Is it getting easier to be green in Boston? Globe writer Andy Rosen reports on current efforts, including: -Boston construction over 50,000 sf must be LEED certifiable (whether certified or not) …
Date: October 15, 2015 Time: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM, with different sessions and breaks Location: TKP New York Conference Center 109 W 39th St New York, NY 10018 NESEA, the region’s leading member…
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