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Products and Materials

LG Unveils R290 Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for Low-Carbon Home Heating

LG’s latest air-to-water heat pump lineup combines the ultra-low global warming potential of R290 refrigerant with a sleek design tailored for modern, electrified homes. This new heat pump marks a significant step away from fossil fuel radiant floors. The global transition toward home electrification has reached a…

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Products and Materials

Formica Laminates Achieve 72% Biobased Content Certification

With verified renewable content and low toxicity, modern laminate countertops are making a comeback. Discover how this new certification helps you build a healthier kitchen without the heavy carbon footprint or toxicity of stone. Homeowners and builders who want sustainable renovations have a new certified option…

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Products and Materials

2025 Construction Costs: How do Tariffs Affect the Price of Home Building and Renovations?

Tariffs on Canadian lumber and aluminum are affecting housing costs. What is the current cost of homes per square foot? Here is an analysis. Tariffs on building materials such as lumber and metals, has driven up the cost to build or buy a home. Knowing an accurate cost per square foot is essential if you are to stay…

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Energy efficiency

Canadian Government Cancels Green Home Retrofit Loan Program

Tax breaks, low interest loans and green home grants help homeowners improve the efficiency of their homes. What green building incentive will replace the Canada Greener Homes Loan Program. Ottawa shutting down green home loan program - what program will replace it? The Canadian government just announced it will be…

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Water

Green Roofs: A Surprising Weapon in the Fight Against Microplastic Pollution

Discover how green roofs serve as an innovative and effective nature-based solution for capturing microplastic pollution from the air and rainwater, making them a key component of sustainable urban design. Green roofs: a homeowner's & pro's guide Green roofs are gaining popularity as a key sustainable solution for…

Sodium Ion Saltwater Home Battery as a Safer Cleaner Alternative to Lithium Ion
Renewable Energy

New Saltwater Batteries from Italy's Heiwit

Explore sodium-ion or saltwater batteries, the safer, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion for home energy storage. Learn how they work for solar integration, off-grid backup power, and saving money. Do saltwater home batteries really work for energy storage? Yes, they absolutely do, and they represent a…

Quebec forest divided by Bill 97, into a biodiverse zone next to logging
Policy and Regulations

Quebec Bill 97: analyzing the impact on Canada's wood industry

An in-depth look at Quebec's Bill 97 forestry reform. We analyze the law's impact on the wood industry, from changes in timber supply and logging regulations to the significant environmental and First Nations consultation issues facing Canada's forests. Quebec's Bill 97: a contentious overhaul of forestry and its…

Energy efficiency

Victoria boosts clean energy with bonus rebate for Australian-made heat pumps

Unlock up to $1,400 in Victorian government incentives for Melbourne homeowners. This guide explains the new bonus for choosing Australian-made heat pumps and how to navigate the available funding. Victoria's Solar Homes Program offers new $400 rebate for Australian-made heat pumps The Victorian government is…

New Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Fast-Tracking UK Development
Policy and Regulations

UK government unveils planning and infrastructure bill to fast-track development and boost economic growth

New legislation aims to cut red tape, accelerate housing projects, and enhance sustainable infrastructure across the UK. The UK Government has introduced the much-anticipated Planning and Infrastructure Bill, a groundbreaking legislative initiative designed to transform the country’s planning system. Announced by…

Housing Shortfall: UK to Miss 1.5M Goal
Real estate

UK Government expected to miss 1.5 million homes target, confirms Chancellor Reeves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the UK will fall short of its 1.5 million homes target by 2030, with new forecasts projecting 1.3 million homes. Planning reforms and investment in construction skills aim to boost delivery. UK Government expected to miss 1.5 Million homes target, confirms Chancellor Reeves…

New Trump Showerhead Rule Reverses Water-Saving Standards
Water

Showerhead saga: Trump repeals efficiency rules again, but at what cost?

The showerhead wars are back - and this time, they're not just about water pressure, but about policy whiplash, climate inaction, and wasted taxpayer dollars. In a now-familiar twist of regulatory déjà vu, the Trump administration - newly returned to the White House - has moved once again to roll back federal water…