Green Up Your Home Remodeling Project
We are hearing so much these days about people “going green”. Just what does it all mean? When it comes to making your home greener, it goes deeper than just your wall color.
Green environmental principals and standards really do exist. There are those out there who represent their products as green and better for the environment, but they really aren’t. This is known as greenwashing; someone is pretending to be more environmentally friendly than they really are.
During your home remodeling project, really pay attention to products labeled as green. There are programs which promote sustainability for areas of our home. When you are scoping out environmentally friendly applications for your home remodeling project, check out these organizations:
Forest Stewardship Council – which promotes the preservation and sustainability of our forests (furniture, flooring, cabinetry)
The Carpet and Rug Institute – which provides guidelines for products which emit fewer toxins (area rugs and carpeting)
These are just a couple of many organizations out there which are dedicated to helping us make smarter environmental choices. Do your homework and make sure you aren’t whitewashed by a greenwasher.
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