Miller Paint Since 1890, Miller Paint has been at the forefront of creating paint specifically for the Northwest. As a matter of fact, we took our number one product line and pulled all of the solvents out of it because we thought it was the right thing to do.
Acro Pure has been formulated with a new generation ZERO VOC resin to make a wall finish that is easy to use, easy to clean, and safer for the environment than paints that contain solvent. Acro Pure is designed for use in homes, commercial and industrial spaces, and healthcare environments. Available in four sheens, all with built in antimicrobial protection to guard against mold and mildew, there is a finish that is perfect for your project.
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Denim Insulation Denim inuslation is made from high quality natural fibers, containing 85% post-industrial recycled content and uses cotton, a rapidly renewable resource, as one of its main ingredients.
Energy Efficiency & Solar Energy It's definitely time to take advantage of challenges we face today in power consumption and production. There are both passive and active approaches available for producing energy, and solar offers both.
Straw Bale Houses Straw bale construction lends itself well to an owner builder project. Some of the applications well suited for straw bale include: a cottage, office, garage, studio, and an art barn. You don't have to limit yourself to these smaller projects.
Clothes Washers & Dryers Compared to a model manufactured before 1994, an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save up to $110 per year on your utility bills.
Lighting Switching over to compact fluorescent light bulbs is a real "no-brainer." CF bulbs use about 1/4 the energy of normal incandescent light bulbs and CF bulbs can last up to 10 times as long as standard bulbs.
Wind Power Wind power is clean, plentiful and the world's fastest growing source of energy. While it has been slower to catch on in the U.S., you can see major wind farms in the American Southwest.
Hybrids & Alt-Fuel Autos The landscape of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles is exciting and rapidly evolving: options include hybrids, ethanol fuel, hydrogen power, biodiesel fuel, and more.
Specialty Surfaces Information on the latest alternative surface materials.
Small Machine? Get the Right Engine! Got a small boat or even a motorized lawn mower? Consider upgrading to the most efficient motor for your small machines.
Leaf a Legacy, Plant a Tree Inspired by the new movie Evan Almighty (the sequel to Bruce) Universal Pictures has teamed up with The Conservation Fund to help people plant virtual trees. That's right, real live digital trees that stand tall in the interactive Almighty Forest.
Trim Those Packaging Pounds Major manufacturers such as Proctor & Gamble, Coca Cola, Aveda and countless others are tweaking designs in order to shed the extra layers and use more recycled and recyclable materials.
Fight Global Warming The recent hot and muggy weather has us all thinking about how to take the temperature down a notch. With that in mind, we've culled the top ten ways consumers can cut into the 22 tons of carbon dioxide each of us produces in the United States.
Water Lawns Wisely According to the EPA, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for almost one-third of all residential water use, totaling more than 7 billion gallons per day.
Find a Green Hotel Whether it's a weekend getaway or a week-long stay, make sure your hotel has the same green habits as you do at home.
Wave Power - energy from the wind on the sea Ocean waves are caused by the wind as it blows across the sea. Waves are a powerful source of energy. Could wave power stations be the wave of the future?
