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Saving the Planet, One House at a Time
The following is list of resources for home Owners, that support green building practices.  Following the LEED (Leadership in Energy and and Environmental Design) Program, this page is divided into 6 sections.  The goal of LEED is to create buildings that use less energy, create less waste and do not undermine the health and comfort of the occupants.

SUSTAINABLE SITES

Water gardens, rain barrels and pervious pavers. Native and adapted plants and xeriscaping

WATER EFFICIENCY

Sterling Toilets with Dual Force Technology, www.Sterlingplumbing.com

Toilet Rebate Programs.  Sometimes offered by towns if you replace an old toilet

ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE

Sunlight Solar Energy, Newton, MA. SunlightSolar.com. Commercial and Residential Solar Electric Systems

Free Home Energy Assessment. Information about saving energy and energy rebates. www.MassSave.com

10 Ways to Keep the Heat In- and Save Money. Boston Globe, 11/23/10 by Ami Albernaz

Nu Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation.www.nuwool.com

Icynene Foam Insulation. www.icynene.com

Skylights (reduce electricity by increasing daylighting). www.veluxusa.com

HFC-free "Green freeze" refrigerators.  Use Hydrocarbons.  Available in other countries.  GE soon to bring to America.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

EcoModern Design, www.ecomoderndesign.com. Showroom for green interior products

House Hold Goods Recycling Ministry, Acton, MA  www.hgrm.org
Donate furniture and home goods to needy (reduces land fill and need for new resources)

Building Materials Resource Center. Roxbury, MA  www.bostonbmrc.org  Donate or buy 2nd hand building materials. 

ReStore. Leominster, MA  www.ReStoreNCM.org.  Donate or buy building materials.  Run by Habitat for Humanity 

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

"My House is Killing Me!" by Jeffrey May. Home Guide for Families with Allergies and Asthma

Santa Fe Whole House Dehumidifier (to get rid of mold). www.sylvane.com 

INNOVATION IN DESIGN

www.cohousing.org

www.cohousingresources.com

Building Science Corporation, Westford, MA  www.bldgscience.com
Information to promote design and construction of durable, healthy, energy efficient and economical buildings

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