Home Interior and Design

Posts Tagged ‘green’

• Color: Green
• Size: 5′H x 9.25″W x 9.25″D
• Solar Powered
• Automatic Turn On
• Maintenance Free

Product Description
A beautiful way to give your garden ambient light while conserving energy! The “Firefly” solar garden light uses energy from the sun to bring a warm glow to your garden at night. By day, the “Firefly” serves as a decorative garden accent while still working to store up energy for the evening. The hand-blown cracked glass ball gives it a classic amber ‘refracted’ glow to accent the landscape. The stainless steel stake won’t rust and will blend with its surroundin… More >>

Solar Garden Light – “Firefly” – Green

Product Description
Add a Baseball Field Novelty Rug for a Fun Look Add a sporty look with this baseball field rug from our Sportstime Collection. The center baseball is surrounded by the layout of a baseball field and scoreboard on the end.Our synthetic rugs have the quality and look you want. This synthetic machine-made rug is long-lasting and easy to care for. Bring a fun touch to your family room or child’s room. Be sure to order yours today.. Actual size is 3-footx5-foot… More >>

Baseball Field Area Rug, 3-footx5-foot, GREEN

Henry Ford once said, â??A business that makes nothing but money is a poor kind of business.â?Â  Little did he know that the company he founded almost a century ago almost went down because it was not ready to heed todayâ??s cost: conserve energy, save the environment.  The buzz words these days among cause-oriented groups are â??climate changeâ?, â??save the environmentâ?, and â??go greenâ?.  From businesses to traveling, everyone wants to go green and share something towards the conservation of the environment.  Even employees, without much prodding from their bosses, would gladly donate to environmental causes and some would even take out a payday loan to give to their favorite eco-conservation organizations.Today, making a profit is just one side of the coin because many big and small companies are becoming eco-friendly and they want to help the planet survive.  With this in mind, there are plenty of green business ideas that go around and one or two could be easily applied, whether one is in the producing business or in the consuming lifestyle.  The first one is going to green business consultants.  These experts have solid experience in building businesses that adhere to environmental standards and regulations.  They also have the technical know-how in sustainability of these efforts.  New businesses in particular need the support and guidance in making business and financial plans and marketing strategies that incorporate environmentally friendly practices and systems.  For big businesses, they need these environmental business experts to improve the energy efficiency of their building and factories and use renewable energy.Speaking of green buildings and factories, remodeling work is going green, too. Homeowners are now more environmentally conscious and more informed in choosing the materials for their homes.    These people also want to increase their homes energy efficiency, but still retaining its attractiveness in terms of design.  They even get online payday loans in order to buy appliances or equipment that have good energy star ratings as a way of contributing to energy conservation and an investment to good health.  Those who are into green house remodeling could work with experienced green architects and build a network of subcontractors who work with green materials. Another business opportunity that could go green and would work well for the owners and the customers is ecotourism travel.  More and more people, especially the young and adventurous-type, want to try green tourism for a changeâ??not just the usual, run-of-the-mill tour packages.  Ecotourism is becoming a multimillion industry which increased the popularity of adventure sports, wilderness survival trips, nature travel, and even eco-volunteering.  All in all, going green today works beyond saving the planet, but also making money in a good way.

Making the choice to “go green” when remodeling a home is a responsible thing to do. A green home is healthier, more comfortable and more cost effective to run. It uses less energy and water, and goes a long way to protect the environment.
Buildings consume nearly 40% of all the energy used worldwide and accounts for nearly 40% of the building material used. Remodeling gives us an opportunity to reduce the impact that buildings have on our environment.
Green practices must start from the day the decision is made to remodel. Listed are some areas to consider when choosing to “Go Green”.
1. Choose a remodeling company that s certified to be using green products and green technology.
2. Get an energy audit to get an understanding of what you will need for your project. Most energy companies offer these for free.
3. Take into consideration the location of the home, and how remodeling can take the best advantage of natural wind currents, the sun, shade and the existing landscaping.
4. Using native plants properly, adding shade trees, and adding rain sensors to sprinkling equipment will all save energy and water.
5. Choose building materials that are made of recycled material, or reuse lumber from the existing home. Consider the use of salvaged materials if available in you area.
6. Choose appliances that have an ENERGY STAR® rating can save you hundreds of dollars a year by reducing energy usage.
7. Get a highly efficient heating and cooling system.
8. Replace lighting with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLS) to save as much as 75% of the energy used over conventional bulbs. Use of natural lighting and solar tubes helps even more.
9. Washing machines, dishwashers, faucets, toilets, and landscaping equipment that are energy efficient can also reduce your electric and water bills.
10. Avoid the use of carpeting which can harbor allergens mold and dust. Nontoxic carpet is available.
11. Use nontoxic paints and caulking.
12. Use recycled materials for cabinet’s countertops and floors. (cork, bamboo, spruce, eucalyptus, and wheatboard are common sustainable products). Take your old kitchen cabinets and install them in the garage or utility room.
13. Use solar (photovoltaic) panels for hot water heaters and power generation.
14. Use programmable thermostats and fans to lower air conditioning costs.
15. Install energy efficient windows and doors and be sure they are properly caulked.
16. Proper wall and attic insulation using green technology is a huge energy saving choice.
17. The use of locally manufactured products help eliminates the environmental impact that transportation adds to a product.
18. Choices made in roofing materials can help protect the environment and your pocketbook.
19. Before disposing of any building materials, be sure no one wants them. List them on Craigslist or FreeCycle chances are someone wants them.
20. Choose furniture that is made of recycled sustainable material.
The list of green options goes on and on. Making a list of available products and prioritizing them will help the homeowner make the best choices when deciding to remodel.
Becoming a knowledgeable consumer is the first step to take when deciding to do a green remodel. The choices available give the homeowner flexibility in how much they want to spend on a project.
Whatever choices are made, going green helps the environment and the pocketbook. Tax credits and rebates may also be available for even more savings.

ATLANTA (January 29, 2010) – UNITS Mobile Storage of Atlanta is donating several portable storage containers to The Hoots Group, a leading green builder in the Southeast, for the 2010 Southern Building Show Earthcraft House certified project, Midtown Green House. The Hoots Group is using the containers to securely store building materials and equipment during construction of the green home.

Prior to the demolition of the older home on the property, Mark Galey, founder and president of Magnet Construction, removed several windows, doors and cabinets from the home to donate to the Atlanta Fuller Center for Housing, a volunteer, non-profit housing ministry focused on home repairs for the needy.

UNITS Mobile Storage has donated the storage space needed for these reusable materials, while the Fuller Center locates a warehouse or retail outlet to store and sell these items to the public.

“The primary benefits of using mobile storage for contractor jobs are fewer materials go to the landfill since they can be reused and recycled into new projects, and the donors receive tax credits by recycling, which is still a net positive even when adding in the nominal cost of portable storage,” said Stefanie Miller, owner of UNITS Mobile Storage of Atlanta. “It’s exciting to have this opportunity to work with The Hoots Group on their green project and to help Mark Galey with his efforts at the Fuller Center.”

The Hoots Group will be showcasing its new Earthcraft House certified home through its various stages of construction, all of which is being documented on http://midtowngreen.net.

About UNITS Mobile Storage

Founded in 2003 by Michael McAlhany, UNITS Mobile Storage, a technology-leading, affordable and convenient mobile storage company, provides a hassle-free solution to the moving process by offering door-to-door mobile storage – saving customers both time and money. UNITS has raised the bar in mobile storage quality, customer care and innovation while offering specifically designed containers that are water, mold and UV resistant. The company continues to grow aggressively and now has more than 25 locations operating throughout the nation. For more information about UNITS Mobile Storage, please visit http://unitsstorage.com.

About The Atlanta Fuller Center for Housing

Mark Galey of Magnet Construction is president and co-founder of the Atlanta Fuller Center for Housing. The Atlanta Fuller Center is a volunteer, non-profit housing ministry focused on home repairs for the needy. By working with remodelers, the organization is able to obtain reusable building materials, which are sold to consumers and the proceeds used to renovate homes for the Fuller Center for Housing at little or no cost. The Fuller Center for Housing was founded by Millard Fuller, who also founded Habitat for Humanity.

For more information, please contact:

Sue Welty

UNITS Mobile Storage

sue@unitsatlanta.com

http://unitsstorage.com

T: 404-825-8068