Revisit the early conversations about sustainable living when the Earth911 gang gather at the microphone and meet up at the microphone to talk about how to cut commute and heating costs. The conversation began with savings from switching to electric vehicles. Earth911 recently published an EV article and worksheet. This will help you understand the potential CO2 reduction and cash savings that EVs offer. The results are different as different states generate more or less electricity from fossil fuels. If you already have solar installed in your home to power your car, your savings can be nearly 100% of the carbon footprint you commute.
Sarah Rozanova shared how the real estate industry upgraded building standards and how her experience lives in a passive home. Commercial buildings account for 39% of the world’s carbon emissions. LEED Standards From the US Green Building Council. Urban Land Research Institute’s Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance We introduce Green Print Programmes to promote improved standards and support reporting on sustainable building practices. Members reduced building power consumption 3.3% between 2016 and 2017. Located in the Maine Passive House community, Sarah’s home uses very little energy to provide a consistently warm winter while staying cool in the dummer. We walked through how a passive home works and the possibility of reaching net-zero emissions with solar panels.
And don’t forget our furry friends. We’ve explained how to make dog toys from reused fabric (Hide-a-Treat Dog Mat is our favorite) including puzzle toys that can help improve your dog’s thinking skills. Yes, dogs have thought skills even if cats don’t agree! Earthling questions will show you how to recycle or donate used bed frames. Also on tap: What is the best Christmas tree for planets and truth? Best Buy’s excellent free recycling program – You don’t need to buy anything to recycle.
Editor’s Note: This episode originally aired on November 25th, 2019.
