The Ultimate
Green Home
Dean Petrich
(877) 713-7858
Here is the ultimate combination
of products from this site to create a truly green home. If our goal
is to leave as small a footprint as possible on the earth while at the
same time to live a wholesome, happy, inspiring, exciting, fullfilling
and satisfying life, then the first step is to create an efficient low-impact
living environment. How can this be done and what should be encorporated
into the house? Below is a package of items to include in the ultimate
green home.
Essentials
Additional Suggestions
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Pond.
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Greenhouse
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Clothes line.
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Eat less beef.
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Wind generator.
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Lower your thermostat.
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Energy-efficient appliances.
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Compact flourscent light bulbs.
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Edible permaculture landscaping.
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Thickly insulated, well ventilated.
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Organic vegetable and herb gardens.
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Use a human-powered lawn mower.
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Bamboo flooring with in-floor heating.
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Invest in green energy. Purchase
green tags.
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Photovoltaic power system (solar electricity).
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Constructed with salvaged & recycled
materials.
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Light tubes, sky lights, mirrors &
reflective walls.
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Shop locally, buy organic, Avoid
excess packaging.
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Within walking or bicycling distance
of income source.
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Accessible toys and play areas: rope
swing, slide, zip line, trampoline, pool, concrete slab for skating &
ball games, etc.
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Drive less and use renewable fuel,
like ethanol or biodiesel. Get a hybrid or an all-electric car, or
one powered by fuel cells.
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Dedicated small spaces with low ceilings
and thick insulation, allowing these rooms to be heated and remain warm
simply from body heat.
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Turn off your computer at night.
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