Earth Sheltered Homes Promised To Cut Heating Bills
Earth sheltered residences move from experiment to demonstration with 70 Davis franchises in 24 states and towns in Minnesota. Advocates say the design stays warm in winter and cool in summer, with low maintenance and energy costs, while critics urge builders to adopt more energy aware practices and for buyers to demand energy figures from contractors.
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Clothes and fibers and the energy of washing
The article compares cotton and man made fibers for energy use in care and wear. It notes sun grown cotton may save energy, while synthetic fibers reduce washing and ironing needs. Garments often outwear cotton but styles change. A new 1 percent cotton iron free process could cut laundry energy. using warm water instead of hot saves energy.
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