Avian Board: Lightweight, Economical, & Eco Friendly

Avian Board: Lightweight, Economical, & Eco Friendly

Avian board is an innovative building material that provides the look and strength of traditional panel boards – but at a tiny fraction of the weight, and using minimal raw materials in its manufacture.
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DeckPower: Plug & Play, All-In-One Solar Panels

DeckPower: Plug & Play, All-In-One Solar Panels

Interested in supplementing your home’s energy needs with solar power, but you don’t want to deal with a complicated or expensive installation? DeckPower solar panels are just for you.
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Pyrethrin: Nontoxic Insecticide/ Pest Repellent From Flowers

Pyrethrin, also known as Buhach (its most common brand name in the US), is a naturally occurring organic compound from a species of Chrysanthemum flower. Although it’s essentially harmless for humans & pets in normal household use, pyrethrin is a highly effective insecticide and pest repellent.
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Photovoltaic Electricity + Solar Thermal = Virtu Solar Tubes

Virtu solar tubes utilize a hybrid design that incorporates both PV cells for solar energy, and solar thermal conduction for heating. Best of all, the hybrid arrangement helps both components work better than standalone systems, proving the old adage that the whole really can be greater than the sum of its parts.
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Cork Insulation: Not Just For Floors

Cork is a great insulator, providing both a thermal barrier and excellent noise reduction. It’s also naturally resistant to fire and insect damage. These properties make it a great choice for flooring, but why stop there? This sustainable building material can also offer outstanding insulation within wall structures as well.
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Eco Arbor Tiles: Easily Installed Sustainable Hardwood Decks

Eco Arbor Tiles: Easily Installed Sustainable Hardwood Decks

Hardwood decking is both beautiful and extremely durable. Unfortunately, many hardwoods aren’t the greenest building materials. But Eco Arbor tiles are a clever solution that are economical, easy to install, and easy on the environment.
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Philips LED Light Bulb Wins L-Prize, Arrives In Stores

Philips LED Light Bulb Wins L-Prize, Arrives In Stores

LED light bulbs just keep improving. Their energy efficiency has always been excellent, and their quality and performance are better than ever. With a kick-start from the US Department of Energy’s L-Prize competition, Philips has developed one of the best LED bulbs ever to hit the market.
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BamDeck: Eco-Friendly, Zero-Maintenance Bamboo Composite Decking

BamDeck: Eco-Friendly Bamboo Composite Decking

BamDeck combines the beauty and eco-friendliness of bamboo with the extreme durability of composite decking. It’s made from recycled materials, and offers an alternative to tropical hardwood decks that is both stunning and practical.
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Efficient Water Use For A “Green” Yard & Garden

Springtime is here, which means gardening season is in full swing. Luckily there are lots of simple ways to keep your lawn and garden “green” with efficient water usage. Read on to learn about some of our favorite user-friendly and environmentally-friendly lawn and garden gear.
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Chemical-Free Weed Removal: Fiskars Uproot Lawn & Garden Weeder

Chemical-Free Weed Removal: Fiskars Uproot Lawn & Garden Weeder

Springtime means your lawn and garden are growing again! Unfortunately, unwanted weeds start thriving too – but you don’t need toxic chemicals to deal with them. The cleverly-designed, ergonomic Uproot Weeder from Fiskars makes it quick and easy to eliminate weeds without herbicides or pesticides.
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