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Generally, once something goes into the landfill it doesn't get enough oxygen to properly biodegrade. So, does it make a difference if you use regular trash bags or biodegradable ones?

Honestly? Wasn't this posted somewhere else on AT maybe a week ago? What's with all the repeat posts?

The compostable options are great, but only if you intend to actually compost them- throwing them into the trash doesn't do any good, as it will take a lot longer for them to decompose in a landfill (lack of oxygen due to how much trash goes into an average landfill). Reusable is the better option, especially if you can get BPA free- consider them part of the goodie bag for the guests.

Compostable disposables are available at Whole Foods, if there is one near you.

The house wasn't remodeled to be green, (which isn't a green thing to do, unless you need to replace components of your house anyway), it was built green. The original article says he was in the "Schematic design phase" when he decided to build more sustainably. Let's get our facts straight, AT!

I'm with eastone777- where is that fantastic headboard from???

Where is their dining table from? I love the shape of the legs..

Where did you get the small bench in front of the white chair in your living room? It is so cute! Great place, love your color choices.

Thanks so much for all the great suggestions! Responses to a couple of comments in particular:

jvoigt- I would really love a couple of those light fixtures!! Thank you so much for offering! I would of course pay you for the shipping- are you set up on Paypal? Two of the fixtures would do it. Thank you thank you thank you!

sarasomeone- I'm actually in Las Vegas, which is one of the hardest places to find used/vintage anything. I did live on the East Coast for a while, and really miss the flea markets/vintage stores/architectural salvage companies...

I will also check out Home Depot and Schoolhouse Electric- thanks!

I love how this bathroom is pulled together- where is the small black table from? It's just the thing to go next to my bed... Thanks!

That book looks fabulous, and sustainable architecture is a big interest for me- I work at the Springs Preserve, a large portion of which was built to LEED Platinum level, and using many different ancient and new building techniques, including rammed earth, earth berming, straw bale, and cool towers... I would love to win this book!