Plan in advance for carbon footprint management
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03 March 2010
Carbon footprint management should be considered before a construction project even begins.
This is the advice of writers at mother nature network, which offers people who want to build their own home advice on how to make the project greener.
Looking at the family's habits and how this affects carbon footprint is a good starting point for any construction.
Discovering whether lights are left on in used rooms and digital devices used can help allow homeowners to gain immediate insights into energy efficiency.
Carl Seville of Atlanta's Seville consulting explains that "occupant behaviour is the biggest predictor of energy use" and it is easy to examine.
Water consumption is an important environmental consideration as well as energy use.
Landscaping gardens to include rainwater collection is just one way to build a sustainable home, the article explains.
Many firms offer rainwater harvesting systems, which is often an intelligent way to make your property a greener place.
Simple considerations outdoors, such as strategically placing plants to maximise water use is a good start to becoming more environmentally friendly.
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Posted by Claire Archer
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