Going Green
2 March 2009, by Isabella
Beautiful cutting-edge design, exceptional performance, and Gold environmental certification! Get ready for a new line of environmentally-friendly fabrics with unmatched quality from DuraleeContract. Eco-fabrics by DuraleeContract has the unique styling expected of all DuraleeContract fabrics, which features 100% Eco Intelligent® Polyester fabrics that are Cradle to Cradle Gold certified by MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry).
With a current and much-needed social movement towards sustainable products, DuraleeContract has designed the Eco-Fabrics by DuraleeContract collection to fit into the lifestyle of the environmentally conscious without forfeiting fine design. Eco-Fabrics by DuraleeContract makes it possible to match unique and remarkable patterns and colorways with the satisfaction of taking a step in promoting a healthy planet.
To achieve the Gold level, MBDC evaluated Eco Intelligent® Polyester material and product ingredients for human and environmental health and safety. As the first true “technical nutrient” textile, Eco Intelligent® Polyester is a material that remains in a closed-loop system of manufacture, reuse, and recovery, maintaining its value through many product life cycles. Certification of a finished product also requires the evaluation of the mills’ facilities within the five categories including Materials, Nutrient (Re)utilization, Energy, Water and Social Responsibility.
DuraleeContract is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York with showrooms nationwide and throughout the world.
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2 March 2009, by Isabella
Adding window film saves energy and this year is most cost effective.
New Stimulus Bill Increases Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency in 2009
CPFilms(R) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), and the world’s leading producer of professional window films for automotive, residential, and commercial markets, has announced that its Vista(R), LLumar(R) and Gila(R) energy-saving window films now qualify for up to $1500 in federal tax credits in 2009. As a result of the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the existing tax credit was increased from $500 to $1500 for energy-saving window films during the 2009 calendar year, retroactive to January 1.
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27 February 2009, by Isabella
This is definitely one of the coolest, green innovations that I didn’t see coming. Its a great idea, albeit impractical for small homes and yards, or very cold climates for that matter (however, they have installed some in Canada). Its from Portable Farms™. You can order a kit as small as 6′x8′, which will grow about 400 vegetables and 100 pounds of fish in a year.
There are larger kits available. According to Portable Farms, once a system is up an running, it takes about five minutes of maintenance per day, plus a monthly draining of the system.
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26 February 2009, by Isabella
With Spring quickly approaching, Gardening is in our minds and nothing says gardening like growing your own vegetables.
Create Your Own Edible Treats for a Fruitful Spring and Summer
Nothing says home sweet home quite like a meal made from scratch, so start reaping what you sow and incorporate homegrown ingredients into your favorite dishes. Creating an edible garden harvests other great rewards too, including taking a load off of your wallet and saving you a trip to the grocery store. Plus digging in the dirt can be a great stress reliever and just plain fun for the whole family.
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25 February 2009, by Isabella
KitchenAid has jumped on the bandwagon for energy efficiency. It is launching its new dishwasher line this spring.
KitchenAid, the brand that pioneered the home dishwasher, has
announced its latest in a long list of appliance innovations and milestones: a dishwasher line that includes
25% better results,* energy efficiency and the industry’s lowest sound level.**
“Our 2009 line reflects the KitchenAid brand’s commitment to building the best dishwashers in the industry,” notes Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. “These newest models are the best we have ever engineered, offering significant advances in cleaning, quietness and
energy efficiency.”
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