Infiltration
The air that leaks in around doors, windows, and electrical outlets, etc. which can be a major source of heat loss.
Leave a Comment January 28, 2010
Tag: recycle
Pete – polyethylene terephthalate
A strong, shatter-resistant recyclable plastic that is inexpensive to produce. It is made into bottles for soda, water…
May be recycled into fleece, clothing, fiberfill…
PETE is lightweight and poses a low risk of leaching toxic chemicals into contents. It’s petroleum-based.
Leave a Comment January 6, 2010
Fly Ash
A solid byproduct of electric power generation often added to concrete and cement that improves durability, and reduces the need for other materials by making use of a byproduct.
Leave a Comment January 2, 2010
Bioremediation
The cleanup of a contaminated site using biological methods, i.e., bacteria, fungi, plants, etc.
Organisms are used to either break down contaminants in soil or water, or accumulate the contaminants in their tissue for disposal.
Leave a Comment December 22, 2009
Upcycle
The process of converting an industrial nutrient (material) into something of similar or greater value, in its second life.
Leave a Comment November 7, 2009
