Richard asks…
Are there any eco-friendly stores in New York City?
I’m looking for stores that specialize or carry decent selections of eco–friendly products…furniture, gifts, etc.
The Expert answers:
Whole Foods has a section with environmentally friendly household products.
Jenny asks…
Where can I buy Philippine made office furnitures including display cabinets that are eco-friendly & cheap?
Where can I buy Philippine made office furnitures including display cabinets that are eco–friendly & economical too? They should also be elegant in design and space saving. Is there any place in Metro Manila aside from Tiendesitas? Thanks
The Expert answers:
Check out: http://overstock.com
Click on their Worldwide Site.
Donald asks…
is there such thing as eco friendly nails or screws?
I build furniture and i was just wondering about eco friendly or recycled nails and screws?
The Expert answers:
Are you for real?
“We use green nails?”
Actually it’s impossible. Our use of metal (mining, milling, melting) is one of the most energy intensive things human beings do. If you really want to be green, use wooden pegs.
Carol asks…
Is there an eco-friendly alternative to foam when upholstering furniture?
I just can’t stand that our furniture, clothing and homes are filled with toxic substances and chemicals. I’ve heard that many manufactured products that you can find in our homes emit a toxic gas. Is there an alternative to foam that I can use for support when I re-upholster furniture? Something that will biodegrade? I know hay and horse hair were used back in the day, but that isn’t very cheap right now. Any other suggestions?
Any answers are greatly appreciated! Also, if you have a good “search phrase” I can google, that will be appreciated also! Thank you!
The Expert answers:
There is coarse cotton batting used for furniture. Call a local upholstery place and ask if they have any or can get some for you. It comes in huge bales so you probably don’t want a whole one.
Michael asks…
Help with eco friendly characteristics of a house???
So for a project at school we have to come up with ideas to make a house eco friendly(not appliances or furniture). Things special windows or materials to help insulate vs. using more heat. Does anyone have ideas? Please, please, please help!!! Thanks!
The Expert answers:
Better insulation in the attic and weatherstripping on the bottom of door are great ways to save energy.
Here’s a great link with more info from Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_winter
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