I’ll be writing a longer post a little later, but I thought y’all might get a kick out of this — a family in California just got a $100,000 tax write-off, just for trying to live a little greener!

Mike and Tricia Barry needed to completely tear down their home, but instead of sending it to a landfill, this eco-friendly couple had their home deconstructed peice by piece and recycled into new homes.

Almost 85% of the materials were able to be recycled or reused in one way or another. Everything from wood, nails, flooring, and roofing to appliances, copper piping, light fixtures, and windows went to non-profit organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Corazón.

Not only did the Barry family save tons of debris from going to the landfill, they also added a little padding to their wallet. Check out the full article!

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For years, Clemson has been designing houses for Habitat for Humanity during their homecoming week. Each year, there are rows of volunteer students that gather on Bowman Field and begin construction on a home being donated to a family in the area. The house being built this year is based up plans designed by students for a competition. It has a much greener design than seen in years past.

This home was designed with passive solar capabilities in mind. This wasn’t the only special attention. Consideration was give to everything from the caulking to the type of nails that were used. The home will not only be helping the family to have a home but they will receive a house that can cut down on bills and last for years.

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