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		<title>Ecodesign in Housing &#8211; Solar Energy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You might have noticed it in recent years &#8211; homes being built with Ecodesign applications. These new modifications allow these houses to make proper use of renewable, natural energy sources by employing different building materials into the construction. These modifications allow for a wide array of alternative energy sources such as hydropower, wind power and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eco-shop.org/2012/02/02/ecodesign-in-housing-solar-energy/</link>
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		<title>Finding a Balance in Living Green</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world of all or nothing extremes, how is it possible to find a balance in living green? So what can we do to live environmentally friendly while maintaining somewhat of a normal and sane lifestyle? The first step in finding balance as we live green is to adjust out attitude and expectations accordingly. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eco-shop.org/2011/08/10/finding-a-balance-in-living-green/</link>
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		<title>Why Local Building Supplies are Better</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When considering a project such as building a home or an addition to an existing structure, many consider the cost associated with supplies but not the advantage of buying local. That big box hardware store may have cheaper lumber, but at what cost? How far did that piece of wood travel, and under what conditions? [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eco-shop.org/2011/08/07/why-local-building-supplies-are-better/</link>
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		<title>Design that Follows the Laws of Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ecodesign principles are useful for cost effectiveness, functionality, and longevity. In creating a room, house, or business there are many beneficial ecodesign principles that one can apply such as distance to bus stops, the disposal of waste, and the use of solar panels and fluorescent bulbs. The beauty of each ecodesign principle is that not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eco-shop.org/2011/08/06/design-that-follows-the-laws-of-life/</link>
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		<title>What Are the Basic Principles of Ecodesign?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ecodesign is concerned with the life cycle of products and materials used in the design process. This means the wood, stone, linoleum, tile and other materials used to design kitchens, bathrooms, homes and even gardens must be safe for the enviroment. This type of design takes in account the effect of materials on enviroment and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.eco-shop.org/2011/08/02/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-ecodesign/</link>
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