 | Donating to non-profits
reason Donations to the area yearly; donates all unused items... recycles |
 | Offering benefits to veterans
reason I am a veteran so I pay them better and get them all the assistance they need |
 | Recycling program
reason I recycle everything including building materials |
 | Using sustainably produced material
reason I put bamboo and cork in almost all of my homes. concrete is reusable and recyclable too. i love recycling materials. |
 | Organic production protocols
reason All organic fertilizers in gardens & we compost everything. |
 | Conserving energy
reason Energy Star everything and renewable energy sources are pushed. |
 | Using local raw materials
reason stone, timber, everything local. |
 | Minimizing use of non-renewables
reason I use public transportaion year round. personally. |
 | Using renewable energy
reason Been installing geothermal for 10 years along with wind turbines... we push solar products |
 | Using sustainable building designs
reason We have been using engineered building products for 15 years. All of our buildings are sustainable designs. ALL of them have been, always. We design and build passive houses as well. Every factor is considered when building your home. |
 | Promoting Renewable Energy Sources
reason We use hydro electric, geothermal, wind and solar whenever possible. Everything is Energy Star rated and our windows and doors are double or triple pane for maximum efficiency. Solar gain is figured in too. Some houses even have thick concrete floors to retain heat in the winter and keep the house cool in the summer. We push these green technologies every day. |
 | Conserving natural resources
reason We try to use materials like bamboo and cork when possible. These materials grow fast and are quickly and easily re-grown. We recycle everything. We will take down old structures for use in various ways. Everything is used or recycled. We use trees for shade and wind walls, never removing things unnecessarily, and preserving the natural landscape and water supply whenever possible. |
 | Energy efficient equipment
reason Everything we use and install is Energy Star rated. |
 | Using organic products
reason We use green cleaners and try to push everything and anything organic. We install gardens and ponds to sustain additions to properties as naturally and organically as possible. Some even feed their own gardens and plants with the nutrient fish leave in their habitat. |
 | No chemical inputs
reason All the glues and construction supplies are green, biodegradable and chemical free. No spray cans or harmful solvents are ever used. |
 | Paying living wages to employees
reason Pay has always started at $15 an hour. I have never paid less. |
 | Reducing toxic emissions
reason We try to use low VOC or no-VOC paint supplies. we never use bleach or any other harmful chemicals. We use citrus based cleaners and non-toxic biodegradable cleaning supplies. Biodiesel machines are used when available. |
 | Reducing paper use
reason Most transactions are done via email, hardly any paper is used. |
 | Recycled promotional products
reason Any paper that is used is recycled. |
