Americans are striving to be more eco-friendly, especially in relation to their homes.
A recent Green Builder Media survey confirms this trend, with almost 85 percent of respondents indicating a positive association with it. “green”Being known for living a greener life.
Homeowners and builders who specify U.S. made green products are, regardless of their knowledge, doing more than helping the environment. They are also stimulating economic growth.
Green Builder Media is a company that supports green, U.S. home construction. Green Builder Media is an example of this trend with its VISION House Series (www.greenbuildermag.com/vision-houseThe ) showcases homes around the country that demonstrate the best in green design, building techniques, and products and the benefits each can offer.
“Sustainability doesn’t have to equal sacrifice,”Ron Jones is president of Green Builder Media, an internationally acclaimed sustainability expert. “You don’t have to give up beauty or quality when you choose a green product — there is a wide variety of smart, sustainable and cost-effective products made in the United States that are easy for homebuilders and owners to access.”
Green Builder Media promotes sustainable living and green construction to both consumers and professionals in North America. Two companies are front and center in green building materials. made in America:
* Boral Roofing is the nation’s largest manufacturer of sustainable, durable and affordable clay and concrete tile roofing systems, and the only provider of clay roof tile that is Cradle to Cradle certified. These products are made from recycled content and Energy Star-rated.
* Armstrong Flooring has over a century-long history of recycling, sustainable harvesting and environmental stewardship. American Scrape, the company’s latest line of authentic scraped hardwood is made in the U.S.
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