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United States+sustainability: sustainable living in the US

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This article is about tools, materials and methods for ecologically/environmentally-friendly living in the United States, including solar power (passive/active), alternative materials, alternative fuels, local food, and other related topics.

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  • 2008-09-12 Solar Roofing Materials "In an effort to promote the adoption of solar technology, United Solar Ovonic of Auburn Hills, MI, has teamed with a major roofing company to create a metal roof system that generates electricity from sunlight. The partnership offers seven different prefabricated systems, ranging in capacity from 3 to 120 kilowatts."
  • 2008-03-20 Why Warren Buffett is buying railroads: "Sophisticated software calculates the best way to put different cars together into trains. And onboard electronics assess topography, track curvature, train length and weight to calculate the optimum speed for conserving fuel. .. Overall, the Federal Railroad Administration calculates that productivity has more than doubled since 1990."
  • 2005-10-30 Fabulous Prefab: eco-friendly prefab housing
  • 2005-11-12 Green Roofs