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Sustainable Building Materials | Our House in the Trees | Episode 3

Sustainable Building Materials | Our House in the Trees | Episode 3

October 6, 2019August 1, 2020Our House in the Trees, Sustainable Design
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There are many reasons why people would choose a # There are many reasons why people would choose a #compostingtoilet for all their number one and two needs. It may be for their boat or RV, their cabin or tiny house, or even to use as a backup loo in their home. If this sounds intriguing to you, but also kind of yucky, you may be thinking, “Okay… but how does a compost toilet work?”⁣ ⁣ To answer that question, I talked to experts on composting toilets – the German-based company @kildwick_com. Kildwick is super passionate about toilets. Seriously. Want to know why?⁣ ⁣ Read the full interview over on Of Houses and Trees 💩 -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/how-does-a-compost-toilet-work/ ⁣ ⁣ #sponsored⁣ Image Credit: @kildwick_com
Considering purchasing a #composttoilet but wonder Considering purchasing a #composttoilet but wondering, "How does a composting toilet work?" @kildwick_com, experts on all things loo-related, provide the answer in the latest Of Houses and Trees post.⁣ ⁣ Read all about it 🌱 -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/how-does-a-compost-toilet-work/
If you already use LED lightbulbs in your home, ow If you already use LED lightbulbs in your home, own efficient appliances and turn off the lights when you leave the room, you may be wondering – what’s the next energy-saving step? Why not give one of these six electricity apps for your smartphone a try?⁣ ⁣ According to the #environmentalprotectionagency, the United States’ electricity system can have a high environmental impact.⁣ ⁣ The burning of fuel to create electricity releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants into the atmosphere.⁣ ⁣ Cooling systems deplete water resources and the water can become contaminated.⁣ ⁣ Solid and sometimes hazardous waste is produced. And the list continues.⁣ ⁣ Phone apps aren’t the primary solution, but using them to reduce your electricity consumption can help. Because being aware is the first step toward making a greater change.⁣ ⁣ Learn more about these energy-saving apps over on Of Houses and Trees 🌎 -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/electricity-apps/
Put your phone to good use and track your energy c Put your phone to good use and track your energy consumption with these six electricity apps. Because being aware is the first step toward making a change!⁣ ⁣ Read the full post over on Of Houses and Trees 🌳 -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/electricity-apps/
5 of the Most Energy Efficient Appliances - 2021 E 5 of the Most Energy Efficient Appliances - 2021 Edition!⁣ ⁣ What's an eco-conscious kitchen without an energy efficient fridge? Here are five of the most efficient Energy Star rated refrigerators out there!⁣ ⁣ Over on Of Houses and Trees, this is one of my most visited posts of all time. People love themselves an energy efficient fridge because it not only saves money, it also is kinder to the environment.⁣ ⁣ Learn more about why efficient appliances are so important - and about these five energy-saving refrigerators - on Of Houses and Trees -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/energy-efficient-fridge/ 🌱🌎
Are your appliances energy efficient?⁣ ⁣ When Are your appliances energy efficient?⁣ ⁣ When we built our house last year, choosing our appliances was a big deal for me.⁣ ⁣ Of course, I wanted nice-looking appliances that did all the things we needed them too - but most importantly I wanted them to be eco-conscious.⁣ ⁣ I spent a lot of time shopping around for secondhand appliances, because as I love to say #secondhandfirst. But the issue I had was that because secondhand models are older, they aren't usually as energy efficient as new models. And in a lot of cases I couldn't even find the energy usage information. Gasp! 😱⁣ ⁣ So after much deliberation I went with new appliances that were the most energy efficient I could find. For example, our fridge has been on the Energy Star Most Efficient Refrigerators list for the past two years.⁣ ⁣ If you want to learn more about energy efficient fridges - and why wouldn't you? - head on over to Of Houses and Trees. I recently updated my post "5 of the Most Energy Efficient Refrigerators."⁣ ⁣ If you're in the market for a new fridge, or just want to learn more about eco-friendly appliances in general - feel free to check it out -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/energy-efficient-fridge/ 🌱
These days, we’re so conscious of what we put in These days, we’re so conscious of what we put into our bodies – but what about what we put on our bodies? Enter sustainable clothing made by ethical and earth-friendly brands. Join the slow fashion movement today by visiting the Of Houses and Trees sustainable product directory. Link in bio! 🌎💚
One of the easiest ways to start living a greener One of the easiest ways to start living a greener life is to quit fast fashion and start supporting sustainable clothing companies.⁣ ⁣ If you aren’t familiar with the term fast fashion yet, it’s clothing designed, manufactured and sold by brands and companies that care about the bottom line. Period.⁣ ⁣ Fast fashion brands use cheap fabrics, pay their factory workers extremely low wages and create a ton of waste in the process.⁣ ⁣ Instead, why not choose slow fashion brands? Ones who take the time to pick earth-friendly fabrics and to make - or pay a fair wage for others to make - their thoughtful garments?⁣ ⁣ Check out this STUNNING handmade kimono by @northboheme and to Of Houses and trees for 39 more sustainable clothing brands I rounded up in my latest post -> https://ofhousesandtrees.com/sustainable-clothing-companies/ 🌎👗👚 ⁣ ⁣ (Image Credit: @northboheme)
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