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Welcome to greencontractorguide.com! This site is under construction. Official launch date is May 30th, 2008.

Green Contractor Guide is a research tool for consumers looking for green building products and services.

Green building is creating a healthier living environment, energy and resource efficient homes by using the most environmentally friendly products and services available. 

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List of Green Facts

  • Unplugging seldom used appliances saves up to $10 a month on utilities.
  • Every Year 245,000 houses in the US are razed, producing 20 million tons of debris.
  • It takes about 22 gallons of oil to make one truck tire.
  • Up to 85% of the average house can be recycled or reused.
  • For every $1 reduction in annual utility cost, the market value of a home increases by $20.
  • 60% of homes and 30% of commercial buildings have poor indoor air quality.
  • Passive solar heating can reduce heating requirements by 30-50%.
  • Lighting uses the most electricity in the average US household.
  • Over 250,000 buildings are demolished annually, generating 1 billion board feet of salvageable lumber.
  • The average us household uses 350 gallons of water per day inside.