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Unlike many green building products, the term “energy efficient” may not to be the No. 1 selling point for induction cooktops. While these appliances are indeed efficient—so much so that they’re becoming a go-to staple in many eco-friendly kitchens—it’s their superior cooking capabilities that...
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Jeff and Salena Gallo not only feel good about their decision to build green, they also feel better physically. Salena has asthma and both had been plagued by allergies for years, yet after moving into their new sustainable home in Minneapolis, they no longer needed to take the medications they...
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Recycled countertops are like the students in your high school class everyone envied: they are blessed with stunning good looks and amazing social skills, too. Recycled surfaces offer the benefits of being socially conscious without sacrificing style.
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Sustainability is woven into the Red Stag Supper Club, Minneapolis, so well its patrons may not notice the conservation measures.
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2008 Evergreen Awards First Place Winner.
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Less than 10 miles (16 km) away from the setting of the historic 1943 novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, architect Paul Gleicher and his wife Lisa Sharkey completely renovated their 19th century, 4-story Romanesque Revival brownstone. Remodeled with the help of Good Housekeeping magazine and the...
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Energy-efficient appliances, water-sipping showerheads, recycled-content countertops, and more.
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The Resource Saver side-by-side refrigerator exceeds federal efficiency standards by 30% and uses the same energy as a 60-watt bulb, according to the company. The refrigerator automatically adjusts cooling to bring food to the desired temperature, and then returns to normal operating temperatures...
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Rustic-looking Squak Mountain Stone slabs are made of recycled paper, cement, fly ash, and recycled glass. The material contains at least 49% post-industrial recycled content. The 11/2-inch-thick slabs are available in five colors: natural, latte, otter, thunder, and quinault. Each piece is unique...
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Cabinetry line of more than 190 distinct styles (including Sierra Vista, shown) is certified under the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association Environmental Stewardship Program, which awards points for woods sourced from certified forestlands. Wood doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet front frames...