Eco-friendly? Going green? What does this mean for your home life? It suggests an awareness of each individual's impact on the environment. Not everyone is a treehugger in the purist sense of the word, but in an effort to be environmentally responsible, all of us can stand to incorporate some aspects of energy conservation and green living into our homes. Even small changes can have a big impact over time. Using reclaimed or recycled materials in furniture and flooring, supporting manufactures that employ green friendly standards, becoming more energy efficient, or looking for alternative energy sources altogether are steps towards greening your life with ease. Renovating projects that seek LEED-certification in building, have a low environmental impact, and reduce waste begin the trend toward reducing green house gases. Products that are organic, made without toxic chemicals and use sustainable or easily replenished raw materials are also positive measures for supporting the green movement.
Check the Calendar for green activities in the area
Businesses that offer eco-friendly products and services as well as helpful websites
Check out
the GREEN BLOG for posts and more info on being
eco-friendly
Green Guide for Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California - GoGreen
Check out the first "Net Zero Enegry" home in OC. Part of Build It Green
Beachside Recycling makes products using your recycled materials!
What is your "Live Impact" score? Take the 3 minute test and find out
Green IQ is an online calculator that measures how green a consumer is
copyright 2008. Last updated 10/17/08
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Help support the HB Green Guide by buying products like canvas grocery bags & water bottles with your zip code on them
Local News Stories
The first Green Expo for Huntington Beach (9/20/08) was quite a success,
To see who participated and view photos of the event, click on the Expo link: