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Remodeling Projects Go Green

March 18, 2008 at 3:27 am · Filed under Living Green, Moving to Seattle, Neighborhood Secrets, Seattle, Seattle Condos, Seattle Neighborhood Blurbs, Seattle Real Estate ·Tagged , , , ,

Well, it’s about time. More and more people are remodeling with green products. It is indeed a bit more costly but in the long run will be better for your health, your utility bills and most of all — the planet earth. I recently worked on a remodel where we used “Green” certified paint by Sherwin Williams. Not only is the paint quality, it comes in recyclable plastic jars that have pouring spouts that have a draining around the rim similar to some laundry  detergents’ spouts. Less paint is spilled and wasted. You simply rinse it out and put it in your recycling bin. Here’s a good article for those of you thinking of remodeling your home….
Daily Real Estate News  |  March 17, 2008

Remodeling Projects Go Green
The American Society of Interior Designers Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council launched the nation’s first green residential remodeling guidelines.

The REGREEN Guidelines provide resources and tools to make home remodeling projects more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The guidelines are organized into the 10 most common remodeling projects.“Consumers overwhelmingly want greener homes, and the REGREEN Guidelines will help by showing them how,” Michelle Moore, senior vice president of the U.S. Green Building Council, said in a public statement. “The REGREEN Guidelines empower people with practical information about how to green projects ranging from kitchen and bath renovations to deep energy upgrades.”

The REGREEN guidelines include the major elements of any green renovation project, such as the site of the home, water efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

“You can start greening your home without spending a lot of money just by getting informed,” Moore said. “Weatherization projects can save energy and lower your utility bills, which also reduce your Carbon footprint. Similarly, choosing low-VOC paints, flooring, and adhesives eliminates bad-smelling toxins and creates a healthier home.”

To access the guidelines visit www.regreenprogram.org or www.thegreenhomeguide.org.

— REALTOR magazine online and American Society of Interior Designers

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