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Cellulose Insulation
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 wet does that mean mold will grow in t… more...
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Cellulose Insulation
2 replies | 1973 views | Posted on: 06/21/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015
What's the Greenest Lightbulb? LEDs are ready for prime time, as suppliers offer more efficient options
Incandescent bulbs may be in real decline as suppliers can now offer more efficient options. Top choices are fluorescent, CFL, and LED bulbs, but LEDs are clearly the most efficient. They use less electricity, (less than $2 a year), they us… more...
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Lighting
0 replies | 1657 views | Posted on: 10/01/2015 | Last updated: 10/02/2015
Recycled Kitchens, Salvaged Splendor
The New York Times recently posted an article about how different organizations in New York are recycling used kitchen appliances. Organizations like Green Demolition and BIG Reuse, are in the business of removing unwanted kitchens pieces, … more...
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Waste Management and Collection/Recycling
0 replies | 2049 views | Posted on: 08/26/2015 | Last updated: 08/26/2015
Biomimicry: Designs By Nature
Biomimicry means using nature to mimic things in our everyday life. By mimicking nature in how products and buildings are designed, we can make smarter, more cost effective decisions that we already know are sustainable. Architect and susta… more...
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Other Products
0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 08/19/2015 | Last updated: 08/19/2015
Green Marine Solar Transportation
Learn about the design process and hands on experiences in building Green Marine Solar Transportation fit for moving serious cargo along the Mohawk River. How does this work fit our future cargo business model? What difficulties have we ex… more...
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Transportation
0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 08/06/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015
Solarize CNY Kickoff Workshop
Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the purchasing power of our community to save … more...
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Solar Energy
1 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015
Armstrong vinyl plank flooring
I looked on the site to see if I could find any reviews for floor paneling or tiling manufacturers offering a reasonable level of effort to create sustainable products for the cost and environmentally concerned customer =) I was/am happy… more...
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Flooring
0 replies | 1806 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015
Strategies for Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies
Date: August 4th Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Knoll 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Energy-efficient technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP), solar, geothermal and battery storage systems, ar… more...
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Renewable Energy - Other
0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
Indoor Air Quality Challenges in Space Vehicles... and On Earth
If you think keeping the air quality "Good" in your home or office is hard, imagine having to do it in space! Join the Syracuse Center of Excellence for their Research and Technology Forum: Indoor Air Quality Challenges in Space Vehicles an… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 07/15/2015
ConEdison presents coolNYC- Win prizes just for using your AC!
ConEdison is partnering with ThinkEco for an amazing program called coolNYC. All you have to do is register, monitor your AC through a web-enabled device, participate in coolNYC events, and you could earn prizes! This is a great opportunity… more...
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HVAC Instrumentation and Controls
0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 06/24/2015 | Last updated: 06/24/2015
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