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How to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly Without Major Renovations

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Making your home eco-friendly doesn’t always require tearing down walls or making expensive renovations. In fact, many homeowners are unaware that there are simple, cost-effective ways to reduce their carbon footprint. But by making a few key changes, you can drastically reduce your environmental impact without breaking the bank or enduring the hassle of major construction projects. 

In this guide, we’ll walk through practical, easy-to-implement strategies that will make your home more sustainable without the need for major renovations.

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Ridgewood’s Eco-Friendly Initiative: Welcoming the Village’s First All-Electric Vehicle

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Ridgewood NJ, exciting news is on the horizon for residents of Ridgewood as the village proudly unveils its first all-electric vehicle – a sleek 2023 Ford F150 Lightning! This groundbreaking addition marks a significant step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility within the community.

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Why Solar Panels Are Key to a Greener World

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In recent years, the global conversation around climate change and sustainability has reached a fever pitch. As we grapple with the urgent need to reduce our carbon footprint and transition to renewable energy sources, solar panels have emerged as a key player in the quest for a greener world. This blog post delves into the myriad reasons why solar panels are essential to achieving a sustainable future.

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NJBIA : Halt the Building Electrification Mandate until a Full Analysis of Costs can be Developed

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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor issued the following statement regarding the removal of a provision in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s PACT Rules mandating the sale of only new electric boilers in 2025.

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What are the pros and cons of LPG Boilers

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LPG (Liquefied Petroleum gas) can be used for heating homes, as well as for fueling vehicles and cooking. Around 4million homes in the U.K. are not connected to the natural-gas network. Many of these homes rely on an oil boiler for their central heating and hot water. 

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Modern Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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“Our house is burning.”  These words ring through and powerful as Greta Thurnberg speaks with heavy intent on the effects humans on the environment and dangers our planet faces.  

The advocacy starts at the top, with many major companies and corporations needing to step up and fight global warming and constant climate change.  But the sole responsibility is not on just them, but everyone. We can all do our part, and we will have to as the days run dangerously close to the point of no return. In the modern day, it is easy to forget to do our part, or we think we are doing enough so we forget to keep a mindful account of our actions and what can be done better or improved. 

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