There is no questions that humans have done some damage to our environment. We are all concerned about the climate changes happening around us. People created this mess, and we will need to fix it. Although it is not a solution, conservation of natural resources and the reduction of waste products will slow the rate of change. This will buy time while more permanent solutions can be discovered.
You could also make a do it yourself home improvements such as brushing a fresh coat of paints with low VOC paint. It is affordable and helps improve the quality of air. Look over paints, pipes and more so you can have a better idea of the changes you need to create a healthier greener home.
Let me briefly mention doors. Most doors today are made of steel, fiberglass, wood or glass. Nothing insulates like insulation. Hollow doors like steel or fiberglass can be filled with insulation. Wood is not a particularly good insulator and glass is worse. Generally I prefer steel with fiberglass a close second. These doors don't rot or warp and provide the most security and energy efficiency.
We also know that the time that a sold home was on the market came down this month (128 days) and sold closer to its asking price (within 2.5%). Sellers seem to have adjusted to the real estate situation and have lowered their asking price. The homes that are well priced are selling.
There may be a variety of reasons why you want new windows for your house. It may be that they are just old, and you want ones to brighten up your home, and make it more modern, or give your house a fresher look. It might be that your existing windows are all right but you Sustainable Homes can't clean them properly and want ones that turnaround. You might have ones that open and you would rather have some that don't open at all; that are just fixed windows. The reasons for getting fresh windows are endless.
Did you know that if every American home replaced just one light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb, that there would be enough energy saved to light more than 2.5 million homes per year and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of nearly 800,000 cars? I didn't know that. Hmm.. I need to run out and get some new bulbs! Well this would be an excellent favor for your guests with a beautiful bow and a little note explaining why they should change their bulbs. What a great gift to send each guest home with and it's USEFUL!
Jute is attributed as a part of ancient Bengali culture. It's a soft and shiny fiber that looks a lot like a hemp plant when it is growing. Jute began to be exported to Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Actually, one of the cheapest natural materials, it is only second to cotton in terms of uses.
Custom made jute rugs will give you exactly the look you seek for your home or office. They are perfect example of sustainable household decorations. Not only are they beautiful in their weaves and strength, but there's no need to worry about them still sitting in some landfill eco-friendly years from now.