There are a few things that drive me nuts about “green” building. When I was at the International Builders Show back in February everyone said they were ‘green.’ All the suppliers had the latest and greatest ‘green’ product. Here are just a few things that I look for when I am considering whether a product is green or not.
1. What is the product
2. Where does it come from
3. What is that lifecycle-where does it go when it’s done
4. What is it made of
5. What kind of, if any, chemicals are used
6. What is involved in the installation
That’s just a start. I would beware of products that claim they are green.
A few years ago everyone wanted bamboo flooring because it’s a quickly renewable resource. At the time we weren’t talking about it being shipped from Asia and think about all the fuel that was consumed to get it to MN. Keep in mind where the product is coming from.
