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(Unfortunately not all the links work!)]]> Green ideas Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:02:49 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/green-buildings-affordable-housing-links-t7.htm#9 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/green-buildings-affordable-housing-links-t7.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/local-foods-gis-mapping-project-local-foods-in-minnesota-t11.htm Admin NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Annalisa Hultberg Email: hultb006@umn.edu GIS Mapping Project: Local foods in Minnesota get a boost with creation of statewide infrastructure map The University of Minnesota’s Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Land Stewardship Project, and the Minnesota Project are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind project “Mapping Minnesota’s Local Foods Infrastructure.” GIS ... Green ideas Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:39:26 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/local-foods-gis-mapping-project-local-foods-in-minnesota-t11.htm#15 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/local-foods-gis-mapping-project-local-foods-in-minnesota-t11.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/solar-panel-minnesota-t5.htm Admin You can download the PDF created from the next two messages on solar panels here: http://www.box.net/shared/rjv0zsj6ue Minnesota solar panels info In Minnesota our primary source of green electricity is wind power, but Minnesota also has a historical connection with solar energy. Minnesota was home to the founder of modern solar energy usage, Dr. Farrington Daniels. If he were alive today, Dr. Daniels would have encouraged the use solar energy because Minnesota is endowed plenty ... Green ideas Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:38:19 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/solar-panel-minnesota-t5.htm#6 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/solar-panel-minnesota-t5.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/solar-panel-general-links-t10.htm Admin http://www.homepower.com

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http://www.realgoods.com/category/solar+power.do]]> Green ideas Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:27:03 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/solar-panel-general-links-t10.htm#13 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/solar-panel-general-links-t10.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/community-living-f2/co-housing-network-website-t9.htm Admin Co-housing network: http://www.cohousing.org/ "Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods. Cohousing residents are consciously committed to living as a community. The physical design encourages both social contact and individual space. Private homes contain all the features of conventional homes, but residents also have access to extensive common facilities such as open space, courtyards, ... Community Living Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:09:37 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/community-living-f2/co-housing-network-website-t9.htm#11 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/community-living-f2/co-housing-network-website-t9.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/energy-affordable-home-ideas-from-houston-habitat-for-humanity-t8.htm Admin Houston Habitat for Humanity's "Energy Affordable Home" * An energy-efficient HVAC system: 12.0 SEER air conditioner, programmable digital thermostat, upgraded duct insulation, and duct sealing with mastic. * Improved insulation: R-30 ceiling and R-16 wall insulation. Exterior rigid foam with taped joints. Insulated exterior doors with weatherstripping and airtight thresholds. Insulated, weatherstripped attic access ladder. * Energy-efficient appliances: Refrigerator, ... Green ideas Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:03:57 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/energy-affordable-home-ideas-from-houston-habitat-for-humanity-t8.htm#10 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/energy-affordable-home-ideas-from-houston-habitat-for-humanity-t8.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/garbage-warrior-turns-trash-into-green-homes-t6.htm Admin “Garbage Warrior“ is a new film about controversial architect Michael Reynolds, who has been building radically sustainable architecture and off-the-grid energy communities for 35 years. Our trash is his muse ““ everything from old tires to plastic bottles to beer cans “ all transformed into energy independent eco-homes he calls“ earthships. http://blogs.takepart.com/2008/04/01/garbage-warrior-turns-trash-into-green-homes/#comments www.garbagewarrior.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KYJ0dsd-x0 Michael ... Green ideas Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:54:25 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/garbage-warrior-turns-trash-into-green-homes-t6.htm#8 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/garbage-warrior-turns-trash-into-green-homes-t6.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/re-doing-kitchen-t4.htm Admin Going Green - Advice about how our columnist redid her kitchen. RECYCLE Donating or selling old cabinets, flooring and appliances counts for green points. Craig's List, Habitat for Humanity, RecycleMyOldFridge.com and the Building Materials Reuse Association (ubma.org) are places to start. USE LOCAL TALENT It reduces gas consumption and pollution output. Greendepot.com and nahb.org have programs to locate green tradespeople. AIR QUALITY Use water-based paints and finishes. ... Green ideas Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:17:41 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/re-doing-kitchen-t4.htm#5 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/re-doing-kitchen-t4.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/sustainable-housing-brisbane-australia-t3.htm Admin Sustainable housing Sustainable housing is all about ensuring your home is energy efficient, comfortable and cost effective. There are plenty of ways to start turning your current home into a sustainable house, and if you’re building a new home it’s easy to incorporate sustainability into the design. If you have an existing home there are things you can do right now to improve the sustainability of your home – and help save the planet as well as your hard earned cash! Install ... Green ideas Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:43:12 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/sustainable-housing-brisbane-australia-t3.htm#3 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/green-ideas-f4/sustainable-housing-brisbane-australia-t3.htm http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/our-house-f3/energy-links-local-t2.htm Admin There ared some links that can be useful for the house (local links): Xcel energy - Energy saving tools: http://www.xcelenergy.com/Residential/SaveEnergy_Money/Pages/Energy_saving_tools_by_InfoSmart_from_Xcel_Energy_sm.aspx Xcel energy calculator: http://www.energyguide.com/ha/hvacqcCalc.asp?bid=xcel&referrerid=164&sid=472&zipcode=55401&sys=heat#hvac005 Our House Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:39:57 GMT http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/our-house-f3/energy-links-local-t2.htm#2 http://sustainablehousing.thinksubject.com/our-house-f3/energy-links-local-t2.htm