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Practical Choices for Approachable Change

Practical Choices for Approachable Change

Last week Go Green Home Supply had the opportunity to present at AIA Idaho's Build a Better Idaho week.  I was so pleased to be asked to be part of the conversation about how to get healthier, more eco-friendly building materials into more homes.  We discussed why building material chemical composition is important and how it impacts human health, as well as what practical decisions can be made when choosing specific materials to make a home more sustainable - all backed by scientific data.

Here's the presentation I gave to the statewide group of architects and designers with some tidbits of information about specific material changes you might consider.

If you'd like to learn more about something you see here or regarding the products on our website - call or email Go Green Home Supply directly and we'd be happy to speak with you about where and how to make the right choice for any building material in your home.

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