Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times
In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without changing their lifestyle. Our gardens provide a break from the pressures of job-hunting, bill paying, and everyday stress. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. People all over the world are turning to drip irrigation as a means to keep their landscapes and gardens green while conserving water and reducing their...
LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home
For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame to help them design and manufacture a log home that is now in the final certification process to be awarded the LEED Platinum rating. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a...
James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build “Green-Friendly” Homes
San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades. Smart design incorporates eco-friendly and recycled materials, energy efficient appliances and lighting, and drought tolerant plants and trees. James Hardie® Building Materials has stepped...
Tournesol Greenwall Systems
Tournesol Siteworks offers two exceptional greenwall applications. TerraScreen is an easily installed galvanized grid for hanging plants that looks great inside or out, and has a nice price point. But the Tournesol VGM is even cooler. A direct-planted, commercial exterior system, the generous 4- or 8-inch soil depth allows a wide range of greenery in a variety of climates. The planting modules are 100-percent recycled polypropylene, and the stainless...
Rainwater H2OG Tanks
The Rainwater H2OG is a modular rainwater storage tank designed for use in tight spaces such as under decks, against houses, or even within walls. Two versions are available: a potable water tank made from virgin food-grade polyethylene, and a non-food-grade tank made with 15 percent recycled content. Each module holds 50 gallons of water that can be used for gardening, irrigation, toilets, laundry, or (with the food-grade tank and after proper filtration)...
Rain Bird to Showcase Earth’s Purest Form of Entertainment Through Its 2009 Tournament of Roses® Float– Entertaining Expedition
Now in its 13th year of bringing awareness to water conservation and environmental preservation through its participation in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, will once again pay tribute to the central role that water plays in sustaining all of the Earth’s inhabitants with its 2009 float entry, Entertaining Expedition. In accordance with this year’s Rose...
JOHN DEERE UPGRADES POWERFUL 710J BACKHOE WITH NEW TIER 3 ENGINE
John Deere has added a new PowerTech E™ 6068 Tier 3 engine to its 710J Backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. “Deere’s got the most powerful backhoe available at this size level, so contractors can step up to Tier 3 engines without sacrificing power, durability or lugging power, ” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. The 710J still provides the greatest dig...
South Korea’s Songdo International Business District Sets Global Standard as ‘Eco-City’
New international standards are being set by Gale International in sustainable building design, systems engineering, and urban infrastructure and planning with Songdo International Business District (IBD), a new city currently under construction off Incheon, South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Songdo IBD is a joint venture between Gale International and Posco Engineering & Construction and is the largest private development in the world. Songdo IBD,...
VRTX Cooling Tower Water Treatment
VRTX is a non-chemical side-stream water-treatment system for cooling towers and process water. It uses hydrodynamic cavitation to induce dissolved calcium and carbonate ions to nucleate for removal by centrifugal separation. The inherent high pressures, temperatures, and shear also provide bacteria control and typically maintain an 8.5 or higher pH. Blowdown can be reduced by 40 percent and will generally be suitable for irrigation and other uses....
DEERE ROLLS OUT TWO NEW WHEELED EXCAVATORS
John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, featuring Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44, 974 lbs. and the 220D W at 51, 368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and rear outriggers....
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