Tag: Green
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Rory McIlroy goes from Green Jacket to Green Energy after he gains planning approval for heat pump
Fresh off his historic Masters triumph, Rory McIlroy has secured yet another victory, this time in the world of eco-friendly home improvements. The golf superstar has been granted planning permission to install an air source heat pump for his outdoor swimming pool at his £9 million estate on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. This win…
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My Friend’s Moody Dark Green Dining Room (You Should See The Before)
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This is a real pleasure to introduce you to an eclectic cool dining room I helped design for one of my best friends. If you haven’t seen their living room, dining nook, or basement go check those out afterward, but what you’ll see is a continuation of this “traditional with a big edge” style, employing…
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Could Trump’s trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
As the US under President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods – particularly clean energy components – industry insiders say the UK could become a key alternative market. The trade war may divert solar panels, batteries, wind turbine parts and heat pump components from the US to Europe, increasing supply and driving down costs.…
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Corpus Christi Mall Maintains Green Initiatives in Daily Operations
April is Earth Month, with April 22 designated as Earth Day, but at La Palmera, green initiatives are standard operation 365 days a year. “Recycling and sustainability are top of mind at La Palmera as the first indoor mall to be LEED® certified by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2011,” said La Palmera General Manager…
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‘Eco-envy’ sweeps the UK as Brits eye up neighbours’ green upgrades
Are you one of the growing number of homeowners eyeing up your neighbour’s eco house with envy? A new report from Electrify Britain reveals that 58% of Brits feel jealous of other people’s homes – especially those fitted with green tech like solar panels, heat pumps and EV charging points. And with energy bills rising…
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Green belt planning loopholes — are they fact or fiction?
Green belt land has always been considered ‘safe’ from development, but with the ongoing shortage of housing, self builders and small developers may find themselves looking to buy land that has otherwise been considered protected. But, are there really any true green belt planning loopholes, or are the rules and regulations so tight that it’s…
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Green Seal Bans PFAS in Paints, Coatings, Adhesives, and More
Global non-profit Green Seal® announced today a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers, in line with the ecolabel’s commitment to eliminate these harmful “forever chemicals” from the supply chain for consumer products. Green Seal is among the first eco-certifiers to enact an…
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Green Badger Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
Green Badger revealed the data collected for its 2024 Sustainability Report. The company shared the growing number of users utilizing its software and its increased sustainability impact for 2024. Green Badger, a SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, released its 2024 Sustainability Report and announced that 80% of the top 25 Green Construction firms now use its…
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Smart Technology in Modern Landscape Design: Beyond Green
The commercial construction industry is witnessing a remarkable evolution as the traditional role of a landscape designer transforms to embrace cutting-edge technology. Today’s innovative landscape designer and architect must balance aesthetic considerations with sophisticated technological integration, creating exterior environments that are not merely visually appealing but functionally intelligent and sustainably operated. This shift represents a…
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Emily’s 6 Favorite Green Paint Colors She Would Use Again And Again
It felt like an appropriate day to show love for what feels like the world’s most popular color – green. While I’m more of an expert in “blue,” its sister color – green – is also a favorite and beloved by most people. We know that the design world is LOVING reds, burgundies, mauves –…