Green Links For The Week Of 3.31.13

Here are some green stories I came across:

Forward-thinking Tiny Homes are built from "pure salvage"

Sen. Mark Udall Touts Wind Power In Boulder Visit

Studies show that bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy

This Company Is Kickstarter for Solar Power

Declining Gasoline Consumption Means We Don't Need Pipelines

Finally, Spring Is Here

Well, coming out of work today I felt the warm air for the first time this year. As soon as I got home I shut the heat off and I hope I can leave it off during the day from now on but we may have a few more cold spells. I plan on taking a walk in this great weather and then I have to start planning some outdoor repairs and activities. I can’t wait.

What are you going to be doing?

Even The Dog Is Going Green

In our continuing effort to cut back on packaging there was an area that had us worried a bit, dog food. Dog food generally comes in great big bags. Bags that get thrown out when you are done with them. You could reuse the bad for something I’m sure but whatever you put in it will smell like dog food. What’s more, the dog food is full of chemicals and is generally shipped great distances. If you are madly in love with your dog, or cat, you want better things for them.

How could you say no to that face?

After a bit of searching we stumbled unto a store named Pet Wants in downtown Cincinnati. Not only are they a local pet food supply that makes their food fresh every month, parts of their store is made from reclaimed wood. And best of all you can bring your own container and have it filled up.

A look in their store

If you live in the area check it out. If not search around and see what you can come up by your home. 

Quick Tip #12: Using Excess Oven Heat

Here’s a quick tip for the winter or fall: when you are done cooking something in the oven, shut it off, and then leave the door open to let the heat into the house. It will help keep your house warm and save you a tiny bit of money. In the summer do the opposite and leave the door shut as soon as you get the food out. 

Building Value

Building Value is a nonprofit store in Cincinnati, Ohio that deconstructs, salvages, and resells. Started in 2004 the store offers deconstruction services where they pull out useful materials and resell them at deep discounts. Recycling on the spot. So if you are ever in the area and are looking for building supplies or just cool stuff you can turn into other cool stuff stop in.

Here are some photos from my visit a few weeks ago:

Artwork made by a handicapped Artist

100 year old window

So many lazy boys 

Everything and the kitchen sink