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DID YOU KNOW?
Nearly 17 percent of
all single-family homes built nationally in 2008 earned EPA’s Energy
Star label, up from 12 percent in 2007. Both home builders and home
buyers are continuing to invest in high performing homes that save
consumers money on their utility bills and help protect the
environment.
Source: http://www.energystar.gov/HomesMarketIndex
Read more below and talk to me today about homes that work to
save you money and our planet.
BUILDING
Earth Advantage Certified Builders
- Builders in Oregon
SolAire
Homes - Building energy efficient homes throughout
Central Oregon
ENERGY
Energy Star
- Government program designed to rate the energy efficiency of
buildings and household products
Energy Trust - Public purpose
organization committed to promoting energy self-reliance
EPA - Go Green! newsletter
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Zero and Low-VOC Paint
(PDF)-
Miller's environmentally responsible line of paint products
Natural Cleaning Products
- Melaleuca's non-toxic, Eco-Sense products
Natural Pet Products
- Natural and organic treats and supplies for dogs and cats
LOCAL RESOURCES
Portland's Office of Sustainability
- Resource for local news and events
Green Parenting - For eco-conscious
families - reduce toxins in the home, organic foods, earth friendly
products
Community Supported Agriculture -
List of CSA's serving Portland area
Earthen Hand Natural Building
- Building with earth. Great for outbuildings, studios,
or other support structures.
RECYCLING
City of Portland
- Waste prevention and recycling information
Electronics - Computers, monitors,
and TV's
Nike
Grind - Your old running shoes can be recycled into new
track surfaces, flooring tiles, and playground surfaces. Any
brand of athletic shoe accepted.
SOLAR ENERGY
Solar Oregon
- Information about Solar energy
in Oregon
Solar Technology - Learn about
solar electric, solar hot water heating, and passive solar heating
Solar Energy 101 - Answers to
frequently asked questions about solar systems
TRANSPORTATION
Zipcar - Get a car when you
need one. Reserve a car by the hour or day
Bike Map - Neighborhood bike
maps for Portland area
Tri-Met
- Portland Metro area public transportation via bus, light
rail, commuter rail, or street car. Trip planner, schedules,
and routes.
WATER CONSERVATION
Rain Barrels - Rainwater harvesting
How to Create a Rain Barrel - Step
by step instructions
Rain Gardens - A great way to
conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff
Native Plants - List of nurseries
and regional native plant lists
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