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GOOGLE MAPS update - prioritizes ECO-Friendly ROUTES & Bikes
Commuting

Google Maps updated to show most eco friendly and fuel efficient routes first

...green lifestyle and environmental home choices Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - also, learn more about the ...

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Help Us to Help You - 3 Min Survey - Why Eco Homes are the Future
Ecohome

How can we help with your green home project?

...Green home showcase of inspirational homes Green building Q and A advice forum Find building professionals in our Green Building Directory Green Home Listing – ...

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The Top Construction Trends for USA & Canada in 2021!
Climate Change

Our Top Home Building Trends for 2021!

...Green building trends for 2021 Here is what we’ve found to be trending in green building circles and online search and purchase data:  Water saving low flow sho...

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Greenwashing - CMA Launches a New Investigation to Recognize it and Stop It
Products and Materials

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating "Greenwashing" of Products - Good!

...Greenwashing by Volkswagen led to Massive Fines Worldwide Famous examples of Greenwashing Probably the best-known example of Greenwashing in recent years is Vo...

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#BuildingLife #WGBW2019
Climate Change

This week is World Green Building Week - & EcoHome makes its pledge

...Green Building Week (23 – 29 September 2019) is an annual campaign that motivates and empowers us all to deliver greener buildings - something that EcoHome has ...

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Tiny Houses now Legal in Washington State
Design

Tiny Houses - Washington State legalizes tiny homes & Eco-villages for Affordable Housing in WA

...green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide or to learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership, see here. Further refe...

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Cellulose Environmentally Friendly Rigid Foam Insulation Panels
Products and Materials

Cellulose rigid foam board insulation - the environmentally-friendly styrofoam replacement?

...green insulation’ because it uses water-based solvents and eliminates the harmful blowing agents with high GHGs (green house gases) that are found in most rigid...

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