5 ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS TO USE WHEN BUILDING OR RENOVATING
It's fun to think about how you can make small changes the next time you buy something for your home that can help you and the planet stay healthy!
MAKING YOUR HOME "GREEN"... A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?
If you view yourself as an eco-friendly person, you may want to learn more about and consider your choices carefully each time you are in the market for home goods, building materials and finishes, and interior furnishings.
BUSTING 3 MYTHS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE HOMES!
Find what level of "sustainability" speaks to you and seek out small ways to get there so it doesn't feel overwhelming or complicated. You will feel proud and have peace of mind from even your smallest eco-friendly decisions!
So, you want to use less plastic...?
Plastics are being produced at an incredible rate, many of which are single-use and leading to the problem of mass contamination of our eco-system. The non-decomposable materials either never break down or when they do they release harmful chemicals and micro-plastics that impact human health. Less talked about, building materials are also a significant contributor to this problem.
GREEN GUIDE BASICS - PART 4 OF 4
The best rule of thumb is to look for more natural products wherever possible. If it grows in nature, or is made from something biodegradable, that is a great start.
GREEN GUIDE BASICS - PART 2 OF 4
Essentially, the more non-natural, non-decomposable, non-recyclable materials we buy, the more we each contribute to the pollution of our planet and the potential degradation of our own health through direct exposure or indirect water contamination.
We want to change the way better materials go to market and get into the hands of homeowners, making it easy for them to make green choices with respect to building materials and finishes in their homes.
GREEN GUIDE BASICS - PART 3 OF 4
Today, there is no easy or straight-forward way for homeowners to source many eco-friendly building materials. Mainstream retail channels that are available to homeowners today don't typically align themselves wholeheartedly with green initiatives. Enter, Go Green Home Supply.
Green Guide Basics - Part 1 of 4
We might not be able to solve all of the world's problems today, but we can try to take a step forward in addressing global waste by starting with better, more natural homes.
