Learn How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Tour a LEED home, a platinum-certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design pilot home in Freeport. The energy efficient, resource friendly house is decorated by 12 local designers featuring environmentally friendly, occupant healthy products. Attend a lecture series to learn more about ways to go green by experts in the field of energy conservation and environmental choices and shop at the on-site green boutique. The event benefits Freeport Community Services. $15 for tour, and $5 per lecture. For directions and more information, call Kim Knowlen at 865-3985. House open Wednesdays through Sundays, 28 March - 19 April, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Going Green with Bamboo.
I am not certain that this is exactly the right place to post this, but I would like you to share this with your readers, please. As a Minneapolis real estate agent, I am always interested in promoting discussion about "green" construction and building techniques.
Here is a post I wrote about bamboo floors:
http://realestatetwincities.net/bamboo
Thank You.
Posted by: kermit johnson | July 03, 2008 at 01:43 PM
It's difficult to make an exact calculation because the carbon footprint of so many things is unknown - for example, the amount of CO2 emitted in the manufacturing of your shoes. But the basics are known, and can give a very good picture of how your choices contribute to global warming. The kind of home you live in, how much you drive, and how often you fly can account for half a person's carbon footprint.
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johnsmith
Maine Treatment Centers
Posted by: johnsmith | August 04, 2008 at 11:04 AM
The carbon footprint is a new area of exploration. My opinion, is every thing we do will help even if we cannot measure it.
Posted by: Restorer | October 30, 2008 at 09:51 AM
I commend those who are determined to promote the green initiative in construction, where this ideology can really make a huge impact.
As a supplier in the industry, I have been intrigued by the influx of green products and initiatives in the industry within the past year or so.
I wouldn't mind touring the house!!
Posted by: Brett Pharis | May 08, 2009 at 11:26 AM