Researches and scientists throughout the world are working in tandem with each other to continuously cull out technologies and tools which can be incorporated in our daily life and help save the environment. Even if with these improvements the initial benefits will be small but in the long run it will be a boon for the environment. Now a day a very unique and new concept of "Green Living" in homes is surfacing the thoughts of many.

Builders are focusing on construction of "Energy Efficient" houses in order to minimize any possible carbon emission into the atmosphere. Use of "heat pumps" mining out the heat from the ground, solar panels on the terrace and placing the windows in a certain way so as to minimize the amount of heat coming are some ideas.

Green Roofing is another idea wherein the entire roof is supposed to be covered with vegetation and flora over a water resilient membrane. It has several benefits such as;

? Provides heat insulation

? Reduces storm water run off

? Absorbs rainwater

? Aids in the creation of a natural habitat for wildlife

? Heat island effect is reduced

Normal roofs of cement or any other heat absorbing material infuses the radiation from sun and radiate it back to the atmosphere thereby increasing the temperature by at least 4-5 degree Celsius. Another similar concept was developed in for walls as well termed as" Green Walls". They are either available as Green facades wherein the plants are made to grow directly on the roof by minimizing the rise in urban air temperature. Also since it provides excellent insulation and minimizes the heat flux into the house it reduces the energy consumption. It not only wards of pollutants and carbon dioxide from air but also promotes beautification of the surrounding environs.

These aforesaid eco friendly concepts can be integrated not only in homes but also in offices.

Another very eco-friendly solution is the use of bamboo as the building material for homes. Since ancient times it has been extensively used as a means of civilization and still can be the ultimate solution in reducing the "carbon footprints". Its durable and beautiful, grows fast and sustainable. It has unique properties of sinking in carbon dioxide. The best use of bamboo is in flooring. It does not require the use of harsh cleaning agents and chemical to remain clean and thus no use of materials whose disposal will actually cause more harm than benefit.

Technologies are many but its use is still limited to a certain section of the society. With the use of simple tools and tips one can easily bring a huge lowering of the carbon footprints which has been prevailing in the nature since long. Sustaining the environment is not the responsibility of an individual but of the entire community.

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