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Your Grade 100 pts for POWER POINT Content 25 pts for your class presentation 30 points for research/bibiography 5 points project checklist (bright green) 40 points for your completed Storyboard
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Team Effort - Why Our Home? Energy Efficiency Conservation Recycled/ Re-purposed Products Non-toxic Products Renewable Resources =A healthier YOU and a healthier PLANET! http://www.builditgreen.org
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Conservation Expert Solar hot water systems save electricity & are cost- effective with incentives.
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Conserve resources Use appliances with the Energy Star Rating! Use less electricity and water!
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Alternative Energy Get off the Grid! Safe for birds & wildlife. Produce your own electricity and sell extra energy back to the power company. Wind saving of 40% electricity which means $30-$40 monthly in bills.
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Bathrooms Feature Conserve Water using low-flow fixtures! Countertops made from recycled materials.
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Recycling Expert Find numerous ways to use recylced products in the home. Compost Support on-going recycling in your home
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Recycled Kitchen Countertops PaperStone Certified is made from 100% recycled materials. Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)-based resins are the type of phenolic resins used to make PaperStone. PaperStone qualifies under Indoor Environmental Quality as it does not emit VOC’s or formaldeyde.
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Use Recycled Materials! keeps glass products from building up in landfills. unique product that adds style to their home. resistant to chemicals and stains, which makes them good for areas that are prone to getting wet. Use in flooring, countertops, and/or shower enclosures. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/07/bedrock_100_rec.php
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Outdoor Expert Optimize the power of the sun! Orient the house on the lot with the sun in mind-- cool in the summer & warm in the winter. Plant trees and other vegetation around your home! It reduces cooling costs and adds to its beauty! http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/bp_green_building/article/0,3140,HPRO_29336_5623074,00.html Starting with the Lot!
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Outdoor Areas Install drip systems to save water. Save electricity by using low- voltage or solar lighting. Click on link to view a video clip: http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/ pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_ 20196_55073,00.html?c=481 &videoid=63771http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/ pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_ 20196_55073,00.html?c=481 &videoid=63771
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RWC green water systems Capture rainwater and use it for toilets & watering outdoor areas. Save up to 50% on the water bill by reusing water. Pays for itself if 1-2 years
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Decorating – eco friendly Attractive, strong, and dimensionally stable. Bamboo is actually not a wood at all, but a grass that matures in three to seven years Regenerates without the need for replanting, and requires minimal fertilization and pesticides. http://www.bamboofloors.net/ http://www.bamboofloors.net/ Bamboo Flooring
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Living Areas Use programmable thermostats to regulate heating and cooling…ONLY when you need it! Use Green Solution: synthetic gypsum as drywall and Recycled Wallpaper for walls. Use eco-friendly paint http://www.ecospaints.com/
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natural milk based paint for wood furniture or plaster walls Comes in 20 colors NO VOC's- entirely solvent free
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Bedrooms Reduce toxins by choosing organic fabrics for bedding Choose non-toxic carpeting – made from recycled bottles http://mohawkflooring.com
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Re-Educate Yourself – Make choices for a Greener Life! http://www.naturalhomemagazin e.com/http://www.naturalhomemagazin e.com/ http://www.earthmoment.com/ http://www.energystar.gov/ http://www.nature.org
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Save Electricity! http://www.drmediaserver.com/CFLGuide/index.html
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Grey Water
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Bibliography http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/green_building/?xp=1 http://www.energystar.gov http://www.thinkgreen.com http://www.thegreenguide.com/ http://www.treehugger.com/ http://www.greenlivingtips.com/ http://www.certainteed.com/buildingresponsibly/siding/
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