Greed Design  
good for you and good for planet

With the abundance of green products available today, designing your home while being kind to our environment is a rewarding and creative process.  Gone are the days of searching for eco-friendly products only to find a few expensive items. Now that green has become main stream, you have a variety of selections at your fingertips. 

Knack for repositioning and repurposing your current items, you can even save money by going green. In addition, by using energy efficient products, you can see a return on your investment while feeling good about leaving the earth a better place for tomorrow. 

Focuses on using sustainable materials such as as well as no-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or low-VOC paints and adhesives. Recycled and recyclable materials get first attention. Using local sources is another tenet of green design which is good for the environment as well as your local economy. 

All these green steps add up to a healthier world and a healthier you!

Add Fresh Air with Plants
Plants can act as natural air filters, removing harmful chemicals like benzene and carbon monoxice from the indoor air. And They look great too, giving your home a more natural and vibrant feel. The best plants for improoving indoor air quality include the peace lily, bamboo palm and gerber daisy.

 

Use Your Window Treatment Wisely
Leave window, drapes and blinds open on sunny days.


Use Energy efficient Lighting
By replacing 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact luorescent bulb, you’ll will save 300lbs. of carbon dioxide and $60 per year. But remember to recycle properly…they contain a small amount of mercury!

Reuse, Repurpose & Restore
Before purchasing the latest otem of the moment, think how you can reuse the item that you already won. Avoid the landfill with a ccreativity session. May the sock monkey be your muse!

Opt for Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Products
Many common household products, inlcuding paints, carpets and furniture, emit gaseous volatile organic compound (vocs) that can be harmful to human health. When buying these products, look for those with low, or better yet, no VOC content.

Buy Locally
Locally produced products travel fewer miles to their destination, resulting in  less air and global warming polution from transportation.

Vote
The most important thing step you can take in the flight againts global warming is get involved in the political process. Vote for candidates with progressive environmental policies.

by Elizabeth Chamberlain