04-04-2017, 11:02 AM
There are a variety of reasons to go green, but most return to supply and demand. We have a limited amount of resources available and more and more people are using them. If we want our future generations to enjoy the same standard of living we have experienced, we need to act. Green building is a good starting point, as buildings consume 14% of drinking water, 40% of raw materials and 39% of energy in the United States alone. That's 15 trillion gallons of water and 3 billion tons of raw materials every year! If that is not enough to convince you, here are some other reasons to go green:
For the environment
Do you want to make the world a better place? Implementing green practices in your home or office can help reduce waste, conserve natural resources, improve air and water quality, and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
For the savings
Do you want to make your dollar go further? Ecological systems and materials reduce energy consumption, which in turn reduces your energy bills. They also increase the value of assets and profits and decrease the time to market; Making your dollar go forward any longer.
For your health
Do you want to live healthier? The green building is not only good for the environment; Also good for YOU. Sustainable design and technology improve a resident's quality of life by improving air and water quality and reducing noise pollution. According to a 2006 study by the University of California's Center for Built Environment, green office buildings improve productivity and employee satisfaction in the workplace.
An abundance of green service professionals and products are available to help you get started. For more information, find a NAR Green Designee in your market or start earning your NAR Green Designation today!
For the environment
Do you want to make the world a better place? Implementing green practices in your home or office can help reduce waste, conserve natural resources, improve air and water quality, and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
For the savings
Do you want to make your dollar go further? Ecological systems and materials reduce energy consumption, which in turn reduces your energy bills. They also increase the value of assets and profits and decrease the time to market; Making your dollar go forward any longer.
For your health
Do you want to live healthier? The green building is not only good for the environment; Also good for YOU. Sustainable design and technology improve a resident's quality of life by improving air and water quality and reducing noise pollution. According to a 2006 study by the University of California's Center for Built Environment, green office buildings improve productivity and employee satisfaction in the workplace.
An abundance of green service professionals and products are available to help you get started. For more information, find a NAR Green Designee in your market or start earning your NAR Green Designation today!