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Google maps has now been updated to show the most eco friendly route to drivers, as well as adding additional information for bike routes, it’s an interesting application of technology. Google just announced that effective immediately, the Google Maps app will feature the most eco-friendly routes for iOS and Android u…

You Could Win A $500 Indigo E-Gift Card!

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The National Association of Home Builders just completed a study of home foundation trends for 2020 in the US, and the results were both surprising and encouraging! Slab on grade foundations are a clear winner. It’s slab on grade foundations for the win!
The NAHB study showed that 65% of new single-family home starts…

See our DIY instructional video of how to make your own chemical-free laundry soap with Buckeyes, Horse nuts, Chestnuts or Conkers! Whatever you like to call them, we won’t think you’re nuts. Buckeyes/ Horse Chestnuts can be used to make DIY laundry soap – who knew?
The mission of Ecohome goes beyond providing sustain…

Annual Sustainability Position Paper to detail Formica Corporation’s progress
It has been conclusively shown that homebuyers are increasingly looking for green and energy efficient homes, not just for their own benefits but as members of a global community. Homes built with sustainable non-toxic building materials pro…

Visitors to Ecohome are looking for help & advice for their sustainable construction projects – well, it’s our turn to ask for your help. By taking a few minutes to share some insights about your green construction goals, we can plan for the future. Ecohome is a global pioneer in promoting sustainable housing, and for…

You Could Win a $10,000 Patio Makeover!

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Water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps we can all take to Green up our homes. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. We were pleased to hear this week that the Department of Energy in the US…

Natural gas for heating & cooking in homes is so convenient & relatively affordable – so why have governments & local cities across North America & Europe taken the radical decision to phase it out, & when is natural gas going to be banned. So why is natural gas being phased out?  
Natural gas is being phased out of n…

Celebrate 15 Years With Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec & You Could Win $5,000!

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