The United States switched to using 1.6 gpf toilets in the 1990s, greatly reducing water consumption compared to older models, which used 3.5 or more gallons per flush. There have been advances since then, more common in other parts of the world, such as 1.6 gpf / 0.8 gpf dual-flush offerings from Caroma and [...]
NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) completed a study of houseplants’ ability to scrub the air of pollutants and improve air quality in sealed indoor environments. The NASA Clean Air Study was commissioned to find ways to clean air in space stations, but the results are highly relevant to modern, tightly-sealed, [...]
One of the more innovative green home products in recent years is the Skystream residential wind generator. Made by Southwest WindPower, the world’s largest producer of small wind generators, the Skystream makes residential wind energy accessible and affordable to the masses.
According to their website:
The Skystream 3.7™ is a new generation residential wind generator that [...]