Recently I completed all of my courses and received the Nationa Association of Realtors GREEN designation. No matter what your role is in the real estate transaction (whether buyer, seller, builder, developer, property manager, tenant, etc), a NAR Green Designee can help you distinguish fact from fiction and make educated decisions about: green materials, energy-efficient technology, green ratings, green design, green living, green incentives and more! Whether you're going green to save the planet or just save some money, a NAR Green Designee can help you get started- that's me!
All of this has inspired me to be more conscious about my own eco-footprint. I'm in the process of collecting a list of green vendors and resources for my clients. It can be hard to change your lifestyle overnight, but every little bit helps. One great kitchen cleaning products line that I happened upon in the store is the Scotch-Brite Greener Clean. This line of scrubbers, soap pads, wipes and sponges are made with a mix of natural fibers (including bamboo, agave, etc) and also recycled materials (such as recycled plastic bottles, paper and more). In general, one important thing to keep in mind while shopping for green products is also the packaging they come in. A green product isn't very eco-friendly if it's made with a bunch of new plastic & paper. These Scotch-Brite Greener Clean products are packaged in 80-100% recycled content as well.
The Absorbent Cloth, a great alternative to paper towels, is also washable & reusable, which is nice. All of the sponges in this line are biodegradable as well, so you don't have to feel guilty when throwing it away. If you're looking for a little way to start becoming greener, check out these products and let me know what you think!
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