Consumers' guide to green

What can you gain?

• Improved air quality in your home
• A non-toxic, healthy, environmentally friendly home for yourself and your family
• Substantial savings on energy cost
• Water conservation resulting in lower bills
• Comfort, a more climate comfortable home
• Peace of mind, knowing your efforts contribute to a better environment

Greener remodeling for a healthy home

Greener remodeling involves smart choices from consumers, designers and contractors. It is a selection process that carefully weights product variables such as eco-friendliness, durability, recyclability and energy savings. This environmental approach, if done properly, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce freshwater demand and wastewater. Best of all, green improvements will enhance your living space. There will be many considerations for you ahead when planning your green remodeling. It will take time, patience, research and organization on your part. As a consumer you will be making responsible choices that directly affect the environment and the health of your family. This guide will support your first steps toward rethinking this process, ultimately moving you toward a healthier, greener home, whether your goal is as simple as new flooring and paint, or a large scale remodeling.