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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.

Clean running water, an absolute necessity to our very survival, is also incredibly handy around the house. So handy, in fact, that most of us use it wastefully at least part of the time. As our growing population strains our water resources and infrastructure to the limits, costs for providing water will escalate. We can minimize those costs by employing a few simple water conservation methods in our homes.

Flanked by congressional Democrats and Republicans, Bush signs 2007 energy legislation at Department of Energy headquarters. The new law increases vehicle fuel economy standards, boosts biofuels and mandates better appliance and lighting efficiency among other provisions.

If you are reading this, odds are that you’re doing it on what used to be an Energy Star compliant computer. With the roll out of Energy Star 4.0 as its being called, odds also are that your machine no longer qualifies. “Whoa!” You might be thinking, “How did that happen, I just bought the thing!” Well, here’s the deal: ‘Energy Efficiency’ is a relative term.

From changing light bulbs and using eco-friendly paint to installing solar panels and energy efficient appliances, the trend of building a green home is gaining popularity among Americans nationwide. However, what most Americans don't realize is that even taking small steps toward a greener living space has many advantages. Living in a green home is not only healthier for its residents and the environment, but at the same time it's more cost efficient. Unlike standard construction practices, green construction conserves resources by using recycled materials and cutting back on waste.

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