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"[The Ambiente Housing owners Simon and Malcolm (Simon's father)] invented the composite material process and product that makes up Ambiente Housing’s homes, which are 85-percent recycled glass. No wood, drywall or

metal is used in the construction of [these] homes. 'We take old beer bottles and other recycled glass, grind them up and create a composite material that is formed into panels, which create the walls, foundation and roof,' Simon Parrish said. 'They look just like normal walls, but they are six times stronger than steel.'"

By fitting energy efficient windows to your home you can cut heat loss by up to 74%, reduce your energy bills by 20% and considerably cut your carboon footprint.

Its the age old debate to why people will not buy “green” and that is, it costs too much! Well that is starting to not be the case as we see larger corporations adopting eco-friendly products and an overall consumer acceptance on the rise. It seems to me that there is no reason why buying eco-friendly products will just be a fad, but become the normal standard. With that being said, allot of people buy those old fixer’ upper’ kinda places, my parents included, and there is allot you can do to make your renovation a green one.

1) Solar and wind power combo solution house

2) An apartment tower with its own garden, better to say a little tree park where you can also produce your own organic food.

The House is scheduled today to vote on H.R. 2016, the National Landscape Conservation Act. And a broad bipartisan coalition ranging from such groups as the Wilderness Society to Republicans for Environmental Protection, is asking you to call your Representative and demand that they support the landmark wilderness conservation legislation.

Teetering on the brink of passage

Renewable Energy tax packages always face trouble in the Senate, and this dates back to our first energy crises in the 1970s.

These tiny houses not only save you money and help the environment, but they also offer all the comforts of home.

Furniture from reclaimed wood.

The Christmas trees at the White House and State Capitol in California are both using LED Christmas lights this season to save huge amounts of energy.

The H-Prize Act of 2007, sponsored by Representatives Dan Lipinski and Bob Inglis, has passed the House and offers $50 million in incentives for breakthrough hydrogen technology for the automotive sector that that will mean fewer emissions and less dependence upon foreign oil.