Local Green Initiative Resources
The green building movement and the “need for green” is happening all over the country. Many large organizations and government initiatives are acting to promote green initiatives. Rebates, creative financing, incentives are making it more affordable than ever. But many are still wondering what they can do locally and how they can take advantage of all those programs. I have been asked and have seen many requests for information on how... [Read More...]
Icynene Insulation, a green product?
Icynene spray foam insulation is rapidly becoming a top choice for energy efficiency and environmentally concious consumers. The benefits are numerous and the USGBC has embrassed this technology through the LEEDs program. There are also new spray foams introduced to the market that are either soy or linseed oil based. We will report on them in the near future. Below is a synopsis from the Icynene industry and a brief video of the product being applied. ### Building... [Read More...]
There is Fungus among us with green-mushroom insulation
Two New York, Rensselaer Polytech students are gowing high tech ridgid foam insulation from mushrooms. This green, organic, biodegradable, fire resistant solution affords many advantages. The two students founded ecovativedesign. “we are creating cost competitive alternatives to synthetics like foams and plastics. We believe you can achieve sustainability without sacrificing performance or affordability. That’s why we are replacing fundamentally... [Read More...]
