“It’s Good to be Green!”

That is a famous saying by ‘Kermit the Frog’ and we agree. As discussion of climate change occupies the news we are doing our part to emulate Kermit. Building practices are adapting and we are keeping up.

Some building products are rated ‘green’ because they come from renewable resources and other are rated ‘green’ because of their method of manufacture. We can further the beneficial effects by our practice of using water-based rather than solvent-based adhesives and finishes and recycling removed materials. Industry rates these efforts in LEEDs points (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

Carpet One is part CCA, which is stressing “Green Select” in their marketing information. Some of their products include Shaw Carpets, which qualify because of their manufacture from recycled materials and their ability to be recycled; hardwood which is pre-finished with water-borne sealants, Marmoleum which is manufactured from linseed oil and wood flour (readily renewable resources), and the use of natural colorants and Theragren Bamboo flooring.

Bertch kitchen cabinets have qualified as green. That is due to electricity being generated from wood waste, eco-friendly finishing systems, and manufactured from a sustainable product. This product is currently available to Lakefork Design.