Green products

I am building a home and want to make smart green choices.?

I am building a new home and want to make smart Green choices. I would love to go all the way but some Green Products are pricy! I am a first time home buyer and have a limited budget. We upgraded to double paned windows and more insulation. I can’t make anymore construction upgrades because it has been started but it is time to pick out furniture/appliances/flooring. What are good choices to make? What is the most imapctful??

I found a website that will give you a lot of help picking out good environmental choices: http://www.greenhome.com/products/furniture/

Thanks for thinking of others and being planet friendly!

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Renovation Nation: Save Water, Save Money DVD with Steve Thomas $19.98 “FREE standard shipping on this item! The green renovation movement has taken off in America. Join Steve Thomas, former host of “”This Old House,”" as he travels the nation visiting with eco-sensitive homeowners who are making the choice to go green. In this six episode series, Steve sees how some green remodeling projects are using and saving water in new ways. From rainwater collection systems to solar hot water heaters and ingenious water-saving devices made from simple, everyday products. Along the way, Steve assists homeowners with a variety of other groundbreaking techniques in green building and design. He also tours factories where manufacturers are creating the next generation of green home products. See how these leading edge innovations have the power to transform our existing homes into efficient, yet eco-friendly dwellings. ”

An Introduction to Green Homes $4.99 An Introduction to Green Homes provides an overview of the many programs, organizations and products that are fueling the current surge in environmentally responsible building and remodeling. This earth-friendly initiative includes: *Detailed descriptions of LEED and Energy Star green home and product certification programs *Information on popular green home products and features such as energy-efficient appliances, toxin-free flooring and insulation, and vegetated roofs *Updates on environmental organizations that are leading the way in sustainable building, including the U.S. Green Building Council and NAHB Green *Detailed case studies focusing on various attributes of green homes *Insights on how green features affect the value of homes *Methodologies that can be applied to measure this increment of home value

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