materials such as bamboo, cork and linoleum, all of which are made from natural renewable resources. Choose wisely and make mother earth proud.
Greener Pastures Head outdoors for eco-friendly ideas and partner with nature for smart solutions. You’ll find major savings by choosing a living roof, wall or balcony. It’s a great way to conserve energy and make it rain green! This innovative approach to using vegetation as insulation is being embraced by luxury homeowners as the next natural progression. Another way to grow your eco IQ is by planting vegetable gardens. Good for the mind, body and soul, organic gardening brings home the concept of farm-to-table living brilliantly. And don’t forget xeriscaping. By using native plants and rocks, you can minimize water usage and create a unique landscape look.
ECO TIPS AND TRICKS • Choose ENERGY STAR ® rated appliances and windows.
• Turn down your thermostat; wash clothes in cold water.
• Look into glass-front refrigerators and eliminate open-door energy waste.
• Replace incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent or LED ones.
• Use a microwave to cook. It uses about 50% less energy than conventional ovens.
• Use low-flow toilets and fixtures; fix leaky faucets.
• Only run full dishwasher loads; drip dry.
• Reuse, recycle, compost and collect rainwater – all make a difference.
Implement one or all of these hot green house ideas for your luxe home. The effort you put in will be returned to you, and the earth, for years to come.
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