Choosing green counters/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Laminate Kitchen countertops can be beautiful & green too - Counter by Formica
Kitchens

Choosing green kitchen countertops for sustainable homes Including LEED v4 & Passive House PHIUS+ certified

...countersYeah, we know that’s a hard one to figure at first; paper is not something you think of when looking for durable kitchencounters, but it works. Thesecountersare made of 100% recycled paper. The binding agents are completelyGreenGuard certified and made with a cashew nut resin. The product is very durab...

Cambrian Black Granite
Kitchens

Granite counter tops

...countersnow and still get that last crucial LEED point. For more on how to build healthy kitchens ,Choosingeco-friendly and healthy countops and all about sustainable home construction, check out the EcohomeGreenbuilding guide, North America's trusted resource ongreenhome building

Consentino ECO - Formaldehyde-Free Recycled Quartz Countertop
Kitchens

The Cosentino ECO is a Kitchen countertop made of recycled plates, bottles and mirrors - video

...greener home, see here for details . Now you've learned about the sustainable ECO countertop from Cosentino, for more help inchoosingother types of sustainable &greencountertops for kitchens & bathrooms , carrying out sustainable non-toxicgreenkitchen renovations or sustainablegreenbuilding techniques in ...

How Much do Sustainable Green Kitchen Countertops Cost?
Kitchens

Pricing green kitchen countertops - there's never been a bigger choice of sustainable kitchen counters

...greenkitchen . Lets hope the trend continues. Now you've learned about how to price the different types of sustainable kitchen countertops, for more help inchoosingother types of sustainable &greencountertops for kitchens & bathrooms , carrying out sustainable non-toxicgreenkitchen renovations or sustainable g...

Prefab Passive House & LEED Kit Homes for Sale in Ontario & North Eastern US
Concept and design

Prefab Passive House & LEED ready kit homes - the future of buying a new home?

Prefab Home kits are ideal for Passive House or LEED certified homes Écohabitation the French language Quebec affiliates of EcoHome, in conjunction with experienced Architects & Kit home manufacturers, have launched a series of stylish & affordable prefabricated sustainablegreenkit homes that are able to meet Pass...

Non-toxic food safe natural wood finishing oil for counters, floors, decks
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Natural wood finishing oil is non toxic too

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Drywall and construction dust
Cleaning and maintenance

Tips for keeping air clean during renovations

...choosingsafe paints , where to buy natural paints ,greenkitchen renovations and interior air quality in the EcoHomeGreenBuilding Guide pages

The village of Baie-Saint-Paul in Charlevoix
Choosing where to live

Moving to the country - living a rural lifestyle

...greencommunities are popping up across the country. If you choose to live in a new development, look into well planned eco-developments. Houses withgreencomponents are good, certified homes are better. A LEED home is not only energy efficient, but has standards to meet that go beyond its own boundaries. A LEED poi...

Tips for finding a reliable green home builder
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals

How to choose a home-building contractor

...GreenBuilder? It’s not common to find a reliable ‘greenhome listing’ or ‘greenpages’ in specific regions, sochoosinga quality general contractor with experience building efficient homes can be tricky. Here are some tips of where to look, what to look for, and what to avoid. First, start with an internet search...

Metal roof with solar panels
Roof coverings

How to choose roofing materials

...Greenroofs- intensive and extensive:Greenroof © Ecohome An intensivegreenroof, also known as a ‘rooftop garden’ refers to planting areas that have a depth of 6 inches and up. Deeper soil supports a greater variety of plants such as vegetables, shrubs and even small trees. Extensive roofs are designed pri...

DIY cork flooring pros, cons & installation guide with video
Flooring and stairs

Cork flooring installation - the eco-friendly flooring choice, with "how to" video

...GreenBuilding Guide Pages for other options such as How to Choose Eco-Friendly healthy, durable & Beautiful Floors , Marmoleum : A healthy and non-toxicgreenflooring product ,Choosingnon-toxic floor finishes to protect indoor air quality all at Ecohome, North America'sGreenBuilding Website .