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Organic Farming -> Carbon Sequestration = Cooler Earth

admin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:42:12 +0000

Plug in Cars….Rechargeit from google?

Jason — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:29:47 +0000

Zero Energy Home — Cornell’s Solar Decathlon Home (High Tech)

Jason — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:00:41 +0000

Compare this example zero energy solar home with the one posted blow. Which do you think would have a lower operating carbon footprint? Which would take less energy to build? Which one would you like to live in? —> Share your thoughts! Comment below…

Zero Energy Home + Carbon Sequestration (Low Tech)

Jason — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:42:09 +0000

I like this concept, I like it a lot. Just make sure it is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified wood.

What is Carbon Neutral - How do we do it? (One Perspective)

Jason — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 17:03:27 +0000

First introduced to us by the Beautiful Daryl Hanna. Check out her site for more good info.

One Year Ago, The Carbon Neutral Hippie Van

Jason — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:24:43 +0000

It was the middle of June 2006. When, full of fearless spirits after graduation, the vagabond Dave Holman and Jason (shaggy) Lord set out to travel the world in carbon neutrality… The Carbon Neutral hippie van was consummated. One crazy Idea on sunday afternoon lead to the the last minute e-bay score and a trip to Indiana to bring the carbon neutral baby home.

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Butterfly Dovetail Keys, & Nakashima, Japanise Style

Jason — Wed, 30 May 2007 06:44:07 +0000

Green, Organic, Eco… - Local?

Jason — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:23:49 +0000

A green perspective is featured in this ‘NY Times Magazine.

Is building natural, using “green” products a way to fulfill sustainability in your home? Perhaps a home is not just what’s inside walls but the community of what is around your home as well. Add Organic, mix in some green design with a kazzam of local and Bam!

Avoiding PVC in Conduit & Piping

Jason — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:34:52 +0000

As part of the greenhouse studio project, the Co-op is putting a new 100 amp electrical panel in the studio. Building code states that these electrical wires must be buried 18″ or more below the ground and put in conduit. The traditional way would be to buy 2″ PVC pipe in 8ft sections from Home Depot, glue it together with highly toxic solvent glue, bury it and be good to go. The idea a burying toxins in our yard, where we grow our food, does not have much appeal…..

This link shows conduit and piping options that are PVC free.

For more about the possible hazards of PVC check this link out.

Look for the green electrical install video coming this summer.

The Dirtiest Cities of the Earth

Jason — Wed, 16 May 2007 13:34:46 +0000

From: Forbes.com