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February 17, 2010
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12:10 am
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GreenTravelHub:
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#greenchat is our weekly chat @ 2pm on Wednesdays about green and eco-friendly topics, use our Twub to participate! http://ow.ly/181mq |
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6:12 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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#greenchat today at 2pm EST, don't miss it! talking about greening your home improvements |
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6:13 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@coolchillmom @thegreenbeanie @AimeeWilliamson @thesmartmama @thesoftlanding @livegreenmom @easyecotogo @lilgreentree #greenchat @ 2pm EST! |
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6:17 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@kimrausch @ittybittyimpact @vishalsdogra @vandwsmommy @greena_v @greenhance @ecosceneinc @dinastik #greenchat @ 2pm EST! #greenchat |
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6:31 pm
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WillStrohl:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: #greenchat today at 2pm EST, don't miss it! talking about greening your home improvements |
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6:31 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: #greenchat today at 2pm EST, don't miss it! talking about greening your home improvements |
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6:38 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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"garbage island" in the Pacific. really sad more reason to reduce our plastic consumption as much as possible http://ow.ly/18mut #greenchat |
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6:40 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@Thegreeniebee great article about #green homes. We are talking about green home improvements on #greenchat today: http://ow.ly/18mxR |
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6:40 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: "garbage island" in the Pacific. Really sad. More reason to reduce plastic consumption http://ow.ly/18mut #greenchat |
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6:46 pm
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AimeeWilliamson:
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Check it out green peeps! --> RT @GreenTravelHub: #greenchat today at 2pm EST, don't miss it! talking about greening your home improvements |
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6:51 pm
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MarilynUrso:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: "garbage island" in the Pacific. really sad more reason to reduce our plastic consumption as much as possible http://ow.ly/18mut #greenchat |
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6:55 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Are you a #greenchat fan? Join our twub and our chat today! (5 minutes) :) http://twubs.com/greenchat #greenchat |
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6:57 pm
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crgjr23:
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RT @RezHub_Will: Are you a #greenchat fan? Join our twub and chat today! (5 minutes) :) http://twubs.com/greenchat #greenchat #greenchat |
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6:59 pm
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lilgreentree:
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Check it out #green peeps! RT @GreenTravelHub: #greenchat today at 2pm EST! talking about greening your #home improvements #greenchat |
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7:01 pm
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KidBean:
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Looking forward to learning about #green #home improvements on today's #greenchat! #greenchat |
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7:02 pm
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Printstars:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: "garbage island" in the Pacific. More reason to reduce our plastic consumption. http://ow.ly/18mut #greenchat |
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7:02 pm
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KidBean:
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Join me now on http://twubs.com/greenchat for today's #greenchat about #green #home improvements. http://bit.ly/bjHJSP |
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7:03 pm
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LIReprographics:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: @Thegreeniebee great article about #green homes on #greenchat today: http://ow.ly/18mxR |
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7:03 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to Green Chat. Today, we're talking about greening your home improvements and improvements that are green #greenchat |
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7:05 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: Hey Everyone! Welcome to Green Chat. Today we're talking about greening your home improvements that are green #greenchat |
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7:05 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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Has anyone recently done a home improvement that made their house more eco-friendly? #greenchat |
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7:06 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Hey #green people! :) I love getting together on twitter for our weekly #greenchat |
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7:06 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@RezHub_Will me too, glad I could make this one! #greenchat |
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7:07 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@GreenTravelHub I recently painted a room with "greener" paint. A lot of paints are toxic, and people don't realize it. #greenchat |
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7:07 pm
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efolgate:
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My wife and I would like to get a tankless water heater from Rinna (www.foreverhotwater.com) #greenchat |
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7:07 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@easyecotogo It's great to see you on today. :) #greenchat |
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7:08 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@RezHub_Will what would I look for in a "greener" paint? #greenchat |
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7:08 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@kidbean @easyecotogo, good to see you on today! #greenchat |
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7:08 pm
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KidBean:
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Let's talk about all the financial incentives to make #green #home improvements. Federal, state & local gov'ts all have rebates #greenchat |
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7:08 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@efolgate I have been hearing a lot from a local plumbing ad on the radio about solar water heating too. #greenchat |
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7:08 pm
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KidBean:
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@GreenTravelHub Good afternoon to you, too! :) #greenchat |
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7:09 pm
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coolchillmom:
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#win a #natural and #organic Body care Set enter #giveaway http://bit.ly/ata5Pb #green #greenchat #ecochat |
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7:09 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@RezHub_Will @GreenTravelHub thanks, glad to be here! #greenchat |
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7:09 pm
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crgjr23:
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@efolgate i have heard great things about tankless water heaters - are they money savers too? #greenchat |
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7:09 pm
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AimeeWilliamson:
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@RezHub_Will That's great! Was it low or zero VOC paint? #greenchat |
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7:10 pm
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efolgate:
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@RezHub_Will yeah, those are good too, we need to weigh the costs, haven't checked into the price of solar water heating #greenchat |
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7:10 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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My goal this spring at home is to start a compost pile & to collect rain-water for the garden. #greenchat |
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7:10 pm
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KidBean:
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We have a tankless water heater and *love* it. It still requires a tiny bit of electricity. We're happy with all the water saved! #greenchat |
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7:10 pm
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easyecotogo:
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We have a tankless water heater & I love it! No more heating water all day long, now it's only hot when I want it to be! #greenchat |
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7:10 pm
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lilgreentree:
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my understanding is tankless h2o heaters saves tons of energy & money if u're in a mild climate only. or cold & delusional. #greenchat |
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7:11 pm
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KidBean:
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@IttyBittyImpact Those are awesome goals! Composting has a big impact and takes only minutes a day to do. #greenchat |
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7:11 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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RT @KidBean: Let's talk about all the financial incentives to make #green #home improvements. Great tax rebates! #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:11 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@easyecotogo Look for low or zero VOC paint. This article about Sherwin WIlliams should help. http://is.gd/8B6vW #greenchat |
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7:11 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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Do you run out of hot water faster with tankless heaters? #greenchat |
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7:11 pm
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KidBean:
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@lilgreentree LOL about the "cold & delusional" part. Yes, it does take a bit longer for the water to actually get hot. #greenchat |
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7:12 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@KidBean Yeah I am excited to get started. It will be a little challenging since we live in the city...do you compost? #greenchat |
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7:12 pm
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lilgreentree:
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i feel like #composting is the oscar-the-grouch version of #gardening. he's already #green & lives in a trash can. it's #hipster #greenchat |
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7:12 pm
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KidBean:
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It's not really instant as they say. Trade-off is that you're not paying $ & energy to heat water 100% of the time in a tank. #greenchat |
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7:12 pm
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efolgate:
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@lilgreentree so if I'm in a mild climate in winter, and really hot climate in summer, would I be good to get one? #greenchat |
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7:13 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@IttyBittyImpact first attepmt at composting didn't go so well, getting right ratio of green/brown is tricky. going to try again #greenchat |
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7:13 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@AimeeWilliamson I just tried looking it up. I want to say zero, but I don't remember with 100% certainty. #greenchat |
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7:13 pm
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KidBean:
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Once the water is hot with a tankless heater you don't really run out. #greenchat |
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7:13 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@IttyBittyImpact my understanding is that you "never" run out once its heated? #greenchat |
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7:14 pm
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KidBean:
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@IttyBittyImpact Yes, we compost. We have 2 piles always going. One we don't add to anymore, just turn, & the other we add to. #greenchat |
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7:14 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@IttyBittyImpact u could try www.naturemill.com 4 indoor, city composting. heard a variety of success/frustration stories #greenchat |
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7:14 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@easyecotogo @ittybittyimpact I really need to have someone come over and teach me all about composting. :( #greenchat |
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7:14 pm
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KidBean:
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About twice a year I start a new pile and use the compost from the finished pile for our gardens. #greenchat |
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7:15 pm
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easyecotogo:
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yes, tanless water heaters take some time but never run out of hot. you can multiple showers going and do laundry. I love that!
#greenchat |
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7:15 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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Upgrading the insulation in your attic is also another good #green improvement to make in your home #greenchat |
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7:16 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@RezHub_Will hey, maybe we can do a chat just about composting. ;) #greenchat |
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7:16 pm
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easyecotogo:
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RT @GreenTravelHub: Upgrading the insulation in your attic is also another good #green improvement to make in your home #greenchat |
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7:16 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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VIDEO: Green Home Remodeling http://bit.ly/bMrY4U #greenchat |
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7:17 pm
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KidBean:
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We often do have the dishwasher, washing machine & shower running at the same time w/ our tankless water heater. All hot! #greenchat |
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7:17 pm
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efolgate:
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does anyone know of any good #green alternatives to granite/solid stone countertops that look good? #greenchat |
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7:17 pm
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KidBean:
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Composting would be a GREAT topic! :) #greenchat |
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7:17 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@lilgreentree That's great! I am going to check out www.naturemill.com @KidBean Awesome, nice work! #greenchat |
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7:17 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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What do you think, @GreenTravelHub? RT @easyecotogo: @RezHub_Will hey, maybe we can do a chat just about composting. ;) #greenchat |
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7:17 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@easyecotogo great idea about the composting subject! maybe next week! #greenchat |
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7:18 pm
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hashquestion:
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RT @efolgate does anyone know of any good #green alternatives to granite/solid stone countertops that look good? #greenchat |
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7:18 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@efolgate pretty sure that is a great place for it! #solar #h20 heaters R very cost effective 2, & #solar is cool #pun #greenchat |
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7:19 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@GreenTravelHub If that is the case, tankless sounds great. I always worry about having enough hot water when we have houseguests #greenchat |
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7:19 pm
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JeanneWeier:
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@efolgate these are made of paper believe it or not and they're beautiful http://bit.ly/cEqpCQ #greenchat |
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7:19 pm
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easyecotogo:
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Sweet! RT @GreenTravelHub: @easyecotogo great idea about the composting subject! maybe next week! #greenchat |
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7:19 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@lilgreentree Hahaha! :) #pun #greenchat |
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7:19 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@GreenTravelHub or just a topic about striving for zero waste @ home. i find that a fulfilling competition w myself #cantlose #greenchat |
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7:20 pm
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KidBean:
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RT @efolgate: does anyone know of any good #green alternatives to granite/solid stone countertops that look good? #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:20 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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Great video! RT @RezHub_Will Green Home Remodeling http://bit.ly/bMrY4U #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:20 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Does anyone have a grey water system at home? How do you like it? http://bit.ly/bJuLOo #greenchat |
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7:21 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@efolgate #recycled #concrete &/or glass is an amazing #eco countertop alternative #sohotrightnow #greenchat |
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7:21 pm
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JeanneWeier:
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@efolgate poured concrete is another option #greenchat |
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7:21 pm
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KidBean:
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@lilgreentree I strive for zero waste at home, and at work, too. It's a bit of an obsession... :) #greenchat |
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7:21 pm
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efolgate:
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@jeanneweier wow, those look great. I wonder if it's recycled paper? thanks for the link! #greenchat |
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7:22 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@lilgreentree I did a zero waste challenge a couple of months again & since then we've cut way back on how much trash we toss. #greenchat |
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7:22 pm
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KidBean:
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@lilgreentree Hmmm.. what about hemcrete for countertops? http://www.hemp-technologies.com/Hemcrete.php #greenchat |
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7:22 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@lilgreentree concrete counters was exactly what I was thinking too, the right person can make it look great #greenchat |
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7:22 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@efolgate: Check out this alternative to granite: www.ecobycosentino.com #greenchat |
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7:22 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Ooooo! Zero waste challenge sounds really cool! We already try to do that, but informally at our home. #greenchat |
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7:23 pm
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easyecotogo:
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My uncle did concrete counters when he built his house and they look incredible. #greenchat |
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7:23 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@KidBean good obsession to have! #greenchat |
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7:23 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@RezHub_Will I know @GuyGoesGreen has a grey water system. We should invite him to chat. #greenchat |
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7:23 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@lilgreentree #sohotrightnow = FUNNY! :D #greenchat |
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7:24 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@IttyBittyImpact Thanks! :) #greenchat |
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7:24 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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if you aren't already, sign in and become a "member" of our Twub to get best experience out of GC: http://twubs.com/greenchat #greenchat |
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7:24 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@KidBean my roommates rotate buying toilet paper, etc. i contemplate requesting a rule of only 100% #recycled #crossingtheline #greenchat |
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7:25 pm
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KidBean:
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What would your top tips be for homeowners looking to #green their #home improvements? Maybe divide this by shade of green. #greenchat |
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7:25 pm
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KidBean:
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For example, installing a greywater system is a dark green improvement, I think. #greenchat |
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7:25 pm
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JeanneWeier:
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@efolgate i saw the black installed in an amazing contemporary straw bale house and they were beautiful #greenchat |
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7:25 pm
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KidBean:
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Choosing VOC-free paint would be light green. #greenchat |
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7:26 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@KidBean I would first start by looking for a #green contractor. In the very least, you could pay them for their ideas. #greenchat |
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7:27 pm
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KidBean:
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@lilgreentree 100% pcw recycled toilet paper is a must around here. I think about going with cloth but don't think my DH would! #greenchat |
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7:27 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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using recycled materials for an addition to your home would be dark green improvement #greenchat |
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7:27 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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replacing old appliances with more energy efficient would be light green #greenchat |
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7:28 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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love the creative hash tags from @lilgreentree! #greenchat |
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7:28 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@GreenTravelHub I have seen that done beautifully, and it also gives your home more character and stories to tell. #greenchat |
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7:28 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@KidBean CLOTH! That is hard-core. How would that work exactly? #greenchat |
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7:29 pm
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lilgreentree:
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having reusable shopping bags is light green. actually using them is dark green, for most people #greenchat |
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7:29 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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Oh no! Missed today's #greenchat! Looks like you all discussed some great ideas! |
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7:29 pm
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lilgreentree:
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that is a gross ? RT @IttyBittyImpact: @KidBean CLOTH! That is hard-core. How would that work exactly? #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:30 pm
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realgloss:
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"I am not a paper cup", http://tinyurl.com/yhdu4aq #greenchat |
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7:30 pm
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efolgate:
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Installing solar panels to heat a pool or tap water would be a medium green improvement, IMO #greenchat |
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7:30 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Today's #greenchat is so hard to keep up with... There are so many funny things being said today! LMAO! |
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7:30 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@KidBean Interesting! In the Philippines they keep a cup and bucket of water nearby to pour and rinse #greenchat |
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7:30 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@thegreenbeanie still going for another 30 minutes, feel free to jump in, talking about green home improvements! #greenchat |
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7:30 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@thegreenbeanie Nope. You're right on time! :) We're only halfway done. It's great to see you again. #greenchat |
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7:31 pm
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newhomegreen:
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just joining from California.
#greenchat |
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7:31 pm
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newhomegreen:
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what is the best insulating window covering to keep out intense summer heat? #greenchat |
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7:32 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@efolgate I have see a "solar" pool heating solution that uses existing pool pump and gravity to heat water on the roof. #awesome #greenchat |
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7:32 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@lilgreentree Haha sorry, I've never heard of cloth toilet paper before! Gross maybe, but also intriguing. #greenchat |
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7:32 pm
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KidBean:
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@IttyBittyImpact Just have a basket of cloth wipes on the back of the toilet and a small bucket on the floor for used ones. #greenchat |
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7:32 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@newhomegreen thanks for joining! got any good tips for making home improvements greener or making your home more sustainable? #greenchat |
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7:32 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Great question! RT @newhomegreen: what is the best insulating window covering to keep out intense summer heat? #greenchat |
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7:32 pm
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KidBean:
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Once you've used cloth diapers, it doesn't seem like such a stretch. :) #greenchat |
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7:33 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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yeah, not too sure about the cloth thing, but to each his/her own! #greenchat |
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7:33 pm
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VaughanBuilders:
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RT@GreenTravelHub-using recycled materials for an addition to your home would be dark green improvement #greenchat |
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7:33 pm
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lilgreentree:
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registering 4 ur utility's #renewableenergy program is a light #green #tip, unless ur cheap. then u prob need 2 think about it. #greenchat |
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7:33 pm
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KidBean:
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@lilgreentree LOL Many stores offer incentives for customers bringing their own bags now. #greenchat |
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7:33 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Getting really horrible visuals from something that was once very funny... :D #greenchat |
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7:34 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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Good point. RT @KidBean: @lilgreentree LOL Many stores offer incentives for customers bringing their own bags now. #greenchat |
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7:34 pm
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KidBean:
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@efolgate I think of installing solar panels as a dark green improvement bcuz of the up-front cost. But it should be light green. #greenchat |
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7:34 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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any ideas? RT @newhomegreen: what is the best insulating window covering to keep out intense summer heat? #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:34 pm
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newhomegreen:
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or don't put on an addition to your home. small is beautiful. and green.
#greenchat |
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7:34 pm
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KidBean:
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@thegreenbeanie That's great! We're so spoiled here in the US. #greenchat |
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7:35 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@newhomegreen I stick to thermal curtains because I don't like those plastic films (more plastic??) and I live in an apartment #greenchat |
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7:35 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@newhomegreen good point! Definitely saves space and keeps from digging out more earth! #greenchat |
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7:35 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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How about this for a #green home improvement? Re-do your yard with native plants that reduce watering needs? #darkgreen #greenchat |
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7:35 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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I would LOVE to have a compost-toilet in my house. Once you use one, you wonder why anyone would want a flushing toilet! #greenchat |
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7:36 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@KidBean It's true. We'll go through so many rolls of toilet paper! You really only need a few squares ;) #greenchat |
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7:36 pm
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KidBean:
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And easier to clean! RT @newhomegreen: or don't put on an addition to your home. small is beautiful. and green.
#greenchat #greenchat |
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7:36 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@GreenTravelHub the best way 2 block intense summer heat @ a window is 2 put an awning outside, or 4 agorabphobes, a tree #greenchat |
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7:36 pm
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newhomegreen:
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yes, less to clean. less to heat and clean.
#greenchat |
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7:36 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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Blinds Galore has a section for eco-friendly window coverings, looks like a lot of them block out sun well: http://bit.ly/cnUg73 #greenchat |
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7:37 pm
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easyecotogo:
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RT @RezHub_Will: #green home improvement, re-do your yard with native plants that reduce watering needs. #darkgreen #greenchat |
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7:37 pm
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newhomegreen:
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honeycomb window shades or shutters? #greenchat |
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7:37 pm
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KidBean:
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RT @RezHub_Will: #green home improvement, re-do your yard with native plants that reduce watering needs. #darkgreen #greenchat |
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7:37 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Here's the term I was looking for! #Xeriscape http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xeriscaping #greenchat |
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7:38 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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RT @RezHub_Will: #green home improvement, re-do your yard with native plants that reduce watering needs. #darkgreen #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:38 pm
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lilgreentree:
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? is, which saves +, fold or crumple? RT @: @KidBean ...You really only need a few squares ;) #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:38 pm
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newhomegreen:
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yes, using native plants very key in California with water shortages
#greenchat |
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7:38 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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If you go to cloth, what are the school kids going to use to "TP" someones house with? :P #greenchat |
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7:39 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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I would consider the native plants improvement as #mediumgreen , up-front cost isn't too much if you DIY #greenchat |
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7:39 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Thanks for joining the twub, @EasyEcoToGo :) #greenchat |
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7:39 pm
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newhomegreen:
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commercial plant nurseries here now feature native sections #greenchat |
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7:39 pm
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easyecotogo:
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my husband definitely prefers the native plants to grass. No more mowing! #greenchat |
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7:40 pm
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KidBean:
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Most county extension offices have tons of great info on #xeriscape, native plants, and gardening in general. #greenchat |
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7:40 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@GreenTravelHub Why medium #green? That's a huge improvement to water usage and waste issues. #xeriscape #greenchat |
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7:40 pm
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newhomegreen:
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KidBean are you in California? #greenchat |
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7:40 pm
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easyecotogo:
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you're welcome! RT @RezHub_Will: Thanks for joining the twub, @EasyEcoToGo :) #greenchat |
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7:41 pm
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KidBean:
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@newhomegreen Nope. In Asheville, NC (aka paradise) #greenchat |
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7:41 pm
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newhomegreen:
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also important to use non-bleached paper products when using paper.
#greenchat |
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7:41 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@newhomegreen Agreed. We all have to get better a reading labels and voting with our wallets. #greenchat |
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7:42 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@newhomegreen We are! Pasadena! Where are you? #greenchat |
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7:42 pm
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newhomegreen:
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cutting up clean holey t-shirts into washable dust cloths and cleaning rags is good green. #greenchat |
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7:42 pm
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lilgreentree:
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@RezHub_Will i think she means medium green b/c it costs medium; like eating a whole cake. really good, but kinda hard 2 do #greenchat |
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7:42 pm
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KidBean:
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What about flooring? Bamboo is still quite popular but I just don't like it bcuz it's all grown in China and dents sooo easily. #greenchat |
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7:42 pm
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newhomegreen:
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we are in the San Francisco East Bay #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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KidBean:
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@newhomegreen I'm still using the last few cloth diapers I bought 11 yrs ago for my 1st child. They make great cleaning rags! #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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We turned half of our small/urban backyard into a garden last year...no mowing, more veggies! :) #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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KidBean:
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I really do clean a lot... they're just very durable! :) #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@thegreenbeanie I didn't know you were in Cali, me too! #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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lilgreentree:
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also, #bamboo is highly chemically processed. major #greenwashing. i hear cork flooring is really nice. or #fsc certified wood #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@KidBean I have an "in" with a flooring guru. I am calling them now to find out. #greenchat |
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7:43 pm
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newhomegreen:
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and I use my old Lanz flannel nightgowns. remember those? #greenchat |
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7:44 pm
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easyecotogo:
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Sweet! RT @IttyBittyImpact: We turned half of our small/urban backyard into a garden last year...no mowing, more veggies! :) #greenchat |
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7:44 pm
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KidBean:
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@RezHub_Will Yea! We need to redo the floors in our house and have been waiting until I have time to research. #greenchat |
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7:44 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@easyecotogo Where are you? #greenchat |
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7:44 pm
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lilgreentree:
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never answer the door in the middle of the day in your nightgown, please #generalrule #greenchat |
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7:44 pm
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eventRobot:
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@GreenTravelHub I recently painted a room with "greener" paint. A lot of paints are toxic, and people don't realize it. #greenchat |
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7:44 pm
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KidBean:
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RT@lilgreentree:#bamboo is highly chemically processed. major #greenwashing. cork flooring is really nice. or #fsc certified wood #greenchat |
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7:45 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@lilgreentree @KidBean yah I'm not sold on bamboo. Love recycled wood floors! #greenchat |
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7:45 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@KidBean No one answers their phones anymore. :( If she doesn't call back in time, I'll post it anyway & DM you. #greenchat |
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7:45 pm
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newhomegreen:
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here this is a new push to get people to let urban farmers use their yards to grow food for the poor #greenchat |
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7:45 pm
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KidBean:
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Great!! RT @IttyBittyImpact: We turned half of our small/urban backyard into a garden last year...no mowing, more veggies! :) #greenchat |
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7:45 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@eventRobot Yeah it's strange to think you're painting the walls you live in with poisons. #greenchat |
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7:45 pm
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KidBean:
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@RezHub_Will Thanks! #greenchat |
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7:46 pm
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newhomegreen:
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most major paint companies have low or no VOC options. Benjamin Moore has Aura #greenchat |
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7:46 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@lilgreentree haha! did you give the mail man a nice surprise? lol #greenchat |
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7:46 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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VIDEO: #Green Flooring http://bit.ly/9kbu3e #greenchat |
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7:47 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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Here in MN where it's cold, a smart green home improvement would be heating with wood instead of gas. We LOVE our woodstove. #greenchat |
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7:47 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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In Florida, we would have a jungle if we didn't mow during the hot/wet months #greenchat |
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7:47 pm
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lilgreentree:
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#ironic RT @: @eventRobot it's strange to think you're painting the walls you live in with poisons. #greenchat #greenchat |
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7:47 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@eventRobot I know, and they smell better! #greenchat |
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7:47 pm
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newhomegreen:
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will - thanks for the video. please send me green video links and I will post to New Home blog. #greenchat |
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7:47 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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You ain't kidding! RT @GreenTravelHub: In Florida, we would have a jungle if we didn't mow during the hot/wet months #greenchat |
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7:48 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@thegreenbeanie Placerville; east of Sacramento on the way to South Lake Tahoe #greenchat |
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7:48 pm
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KidBean:
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@GreenTravelHub We used to live in Pompano Beach, FL and rarely mowed. Our yard had little grass, mostly groundcover plants. #greenchat |
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7:48 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@IttyBittyImpact wow, that's old school, how often do you need to put wood in there? #greenchat |
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7:48 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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VIDEO: #Green Flooring Options http://bit.ly/bFSIBH #greenchat |
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7:49 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@easyecotogo Yay Norcal :) and yay the W(B)est Coast ;) #greenchat |
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7:50 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@thegreenbeanie where are you? #greenchat |
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7:50 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@EasyEcoToGo I miss the west coast. Used to live in San Diego. It really is the BEST coast. #greenchat |
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7:50 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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@GreenTravelHub It is very efficient & burns slowly, plus we burn hardwood like maple. We stoke it twice a day. #greenchat |
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7:51 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@KidBean Look for non-petroleum non-VOC carpet *tiles* if you like carpeting. #greenchat |
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7:51 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@RezHub_Will I grew up on the east coast (Mass), moved here in high school. Can't imagine living anywhere else now! where r u? #greenchat |
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7:52 pm
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KidBean:
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@IttyBittyImpact That's so much better than our coal-derived electricity here in NC. I'd love to get solar panels & a wood stove #greenchat |
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7:52 pm
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newhomegreen:
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we converted our fireplaces to gas. no indoor or outdoor pollutants. #greenchat |
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7:52 pm
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KidBean:
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@RezHub_Will Eek!! Noooo carpet. Really can't stand carpet. I ripped up all of the carpet upstairs when we moved in. #greenchat |
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7:52 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@IttyBittyImpact wow, that's great! And i suppose it's more safe than the possibility of a gas leak! #greenchat |
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7:53 pm
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newhomegreen:
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okay back to work for me. nice meeting all of you. see you next week. #greenchat |
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7:53 pm
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KidBean:
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@RezHub_Will Oh, um, thanks for the recommendation, though. :) #greenchat |
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7:53 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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Another wood-heat option (if you have a large house) would be an outdoor wood furnace. Those can heat your water, too. #greenchat |
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7:53 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@RezHub_Will Boooooo, EAST COAST is where it's at!!! ha #greenchat |
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7:53 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@newhomegreen we have a gas fireplace too. I love it! It's better for the environment & doesn't make my allergies go crazy! #greenchat |
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7:53 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@easyecotogo Grew up in Alabama, went to Wake Forest in NC, and now in Pasadena #greenchat |
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7:54 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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RT @RezHub_Will: @EasyEcoToGo I miss the west coast. Used to live in San Diego. It really is the BEST coast. #greenchat |
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7:54 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@newhomegreen Nice to meet you as well! See you next week #greenchat |
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7:54 pm
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KidBean:
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Time to move on to other work. Lovely chatting with ya'll today! #greenchat |
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7:55 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@newhomegreen thanks for joining! Take care! #greenchat |
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7:55 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@easyecotogo agreed. If it weren't for my allergies, I would love a wood fireplace. #greenchat |
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7:55 pm
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lilgreentree:
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R they ur real friends, until next week, same time? AOL chat room 2.0 --> #greenchat |
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7:55 pm
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easyecotogo:
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@newhomegreen nice meeting you too! #greenchat |
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7:55 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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The danger with wood-heating is chimney fires...be sure to clean your stack every year!: http://bit.ly/agEFxj #greenchat |
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7:55 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@KidBean Reclaimed wood flooring? I've seen a great show on how contractors are using old railroad ties for it. #greenchat @PlanetGreen |
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7:57 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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Thanks for the great conversation, all! Back to work for me... Happy composting/cloth wiping/wood-heating/house-greening! #greenchat |
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7:57 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@lilgreentree Ack! I cannot believe you said A-O-L {Gasp!} #greenchat |
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7:57 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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@IttyBittyImpact haha take care! same time, same place next week! #greenchat |
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7:58 pm
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GreenTravelHub:
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For those not familiar, our travel booking site, www.rezhub.com is great resource for finding #green hotels http://bit.ly/a0ra54 #greenchat |
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7:58 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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Thanks everyone for one of the funnest #greenchat's yet! I learn a lot from you. You are all #green rock stars! #greenchat |
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7:58 pm
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MeridaHome:
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RT @NewHomeGreen most major paint companies have low or no VOC options. Benjamin Moore has Aura #greenchat |
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8:01 pm
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easyecotogo:
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Awesome, you rock too! RT @RezHub_Will: Thanks for 1 of the funnest #greenchat's yet! You are all #green rock stars! #greenchat |
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8:04 pm
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thegreenbeanie:
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@RezHub_Will @KidBean @IttyBittyImpact @easyecotogo LOVE these #greenchat days! Can't wait till next week :) |
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8:05 pm
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IttyBittyImpact:
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Agreed! RT @thegreenbeanie @RezHub_Will @KidBean @IttyBittyImpact @easyecotogo LOVE these #greenchat days! Can't wait till next week :) |
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8:07 pm
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KidBean:
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Me too! @thegreenbeanie @RezHub_Will @KidBean @IttyBittyImpact @easyecotogo LOVE these #greenchat days! Can't wait till next week :) |
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8:12 pm
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easyecotogo:
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Me too, thx! RT @thegreenbeanie @RezHub_Will @KidBean @IttyBittyImpact @easyecotogo LOVE these #greenchat days! Can't wait till next week :) |
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8:31 pm
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KidBean:
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@RezHub_Will Thanks for all the #green flooring recommendations! I'll look into reclaimed wood, too. #greenchat |
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8:32 pm
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RezHub_Will:
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@KidBean The other two were cork and bamboo, but they were already mentioned. :) #greenchat |
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8:49 pm
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Benjamin_Moore:
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@newhomegreen In addition to Aura, we also have Natura which has zero-VOC even with color. #greenchat http://ow.ly/18pOc |
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10:38 pm
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coolchillmom:
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#win a #natural and #organic Body care Set enter #giveaway today http://bit.ly/ata5Pb #green #greenchat #ecochat |
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10:56 pm
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pixiedustpaint:
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RT @MeridaHome: RT @NewHomeGreen most major paint companies have low or no VOC options. Benjamin Moore has Aura #greenchat |
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11:03 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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looks like #greenchat today was pretty darn good. sorry i missed it. a couple of comments: (1)Bamboo pretty much grows anywhere it's planted |
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11:06 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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2. tankless water heaters are a bit more expensive up front, but you waste less, and save more in the long run. #greenchat |
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11:07 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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3. #greenchat: i like that you only heat what you need, and it flows as long as the water does. 4. love the wood burning stove idea |
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11:08 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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have always known a warm fire is romantic, and green #greenchat |
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11:10 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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had our own #greenchat at work today: thoughts. put non-criticial appliances on kill switch / power strip & cold kill at night, unplug rest |
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11:12 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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comment to last week's #greenchat (may have been covered): high speed trains do use warming element to clear track, but not very effecient |
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11:14 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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did some research and heated track takes something like 10X power than it takes to actually run the train. #greenchat |
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11:16 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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still, depending on the region & where / how they get their electric,highspeed a very clean, convenient, quick method of travel. #greenchat |
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11:16 pm
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VandWsMommy:
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hope to catch you all live one of these days -- & thanks! #greenchat |
