The word on the street is "green". Green's going mainstream. The Smart Market Report looks for the "green" home to be the industry standard by 2010. Do you really believe that? 
Yes, people and projects on the front lines of environmental sustainability and innovation are in the news.
Yes, the trend is toward designing, constructing, and operating high performance "green" buildings that reduce the negative impact on natural surroundings and benefit those who work or live there with a healthier indoor environment.
Yes, we can celebrate a positive outlook when it comes to new construction. But what can you and I do right now to "green up" personal and work spaces to make them more healthy? After all, we all are stake-holders in the many shades of green that affect wellness the taproot of natural, social, economic and personal capital.
The levels of attraction, commitment and motivation toward designing and maintaining healthy environments may vary,but we all benefit from a healthier environment. And, at many levels, it is empowering to participate in health-conscious living.
Possibly even more of us would be "greening up", but we just don't know where to start. ...more on this to follow... Where would YOU start?
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Possibly even more of us would be "greening up", but we just don't know where to start. ...Where would YOU start?
The problem I have been having with going green lately is more and more home owners are trying to increase the value of their homes by increasing the impact it will have on the environment by adding solar panels and rain catches only to find out the money they spent like most home improvements is never gained back in the sale.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm....I'm going to have to think about that, Todd. That has not been the case here in Asheville....of course we are working with new contruction.
"Greening-up" many times is just a matter of awareness and a little effort. One small step at a time will get you there.