Clayton Bennett
Choose Green
Systems That Conserve Resources While Matching Your Budget and
Lifestyle
A vital conservation and money-saving tool, Greening Your Home
provides helpful information that will help you select sustainable
green options that match your specific needs for every system in
your house.
This one-stop guide provides the latest information on systems
and materials that conserve resources for a cleaner, more
energy-efficient home.
From the lively writing, with illustrations and examples, you
will learn how to incorporate sustainability into your house in
beautiful, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible ways.
Both inspirational and practical, Greening Your Home features:
- A wealth of green building and remodeling options for
homeowners
- Photographs and information on green products and systems and
their advantages
Your Complete Guide to a Green,
Energy-Efficient Home
Material Options: Structural Insulated Panels Low-VOC Paints
Replacement Windows Green Certified Doors Glass Block Fly
Ash Concrete Bamboo and Cork Flooring Plastic Plumbing Pipe
Red Cedar Siding Recycled Insulation
Recent Technology: Power Consumption Monitors Timers and
Motion Sensors Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures On-demand Water
Heaters Radiant In-floor Heating Heat and Energy Recovery
Ventilators Whole-house Fans Spray Foam Insulation Induction
Cooktops Horizontal Axis Washers/Dryers
Green Practices: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Green
Power Saving Money Twice Community-Supported Agriculture
Growing Your Own Food Composting Biodegradables Using Graywater
Making Your Own Cleaning Products Reusing Containers
Xeriscaping
Contents:
Preface
Part 1: Material Changes
Chapter 1. Environmental Impact
Chapter 2. Health Impact
Chapter 3. Availability
Chapter 4. Maintenance
Chapter 5. Durability
Chapter 6. Sustainability
Chapter 7. Renewability
Chapter 8. Recyclability
Chapter 9. Simplicity
Chapter 10. Efficiency
Part II: Technology Changes
Chapter 11. Electrical 1
Chapter 12. Electrical 2
Chapter 13. Plumbing 1
Chapter 14. Plumbing 2
Chapter 15. Heating
Chapter 16. Ventilating
Chapter 17. Air Conditioning
Chapter 18. Insulating
Chapter 19. Cooking
Chapter 20. Washing
Part III: Lifestyle Changes
Chapter 21. Personal Choices
Chapter 22. Energy Sources
Chapter 23. Financial Incentives
Chapter 24. Cooperative Buying
Chapter 25. Agricultural Independence
Chapter 26. Eliminating Waste
Chapter 27. Reducing Waste
Chapter 28. Washing Up
Chapter 29. Second Chances
Chapter 30. Getting Outside
Index
About the
Author:
Clayton Bennett has more than 15 years experience as an
author and editor specializing in home improvement and environmental
topics. He has co-authored two prior books and has contributed to
numerous print and online publications.
Softcover
153 Pages
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6 x 9 in.
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