Join Design Within
Reach and Green Contractor Guide to learn the importance of the U.S. Green
Building Council's LEED rating system and how it can benefit your home or
business. You could add value to your property by creating a healthier,
energy efficient, and resource conserving living environment. See hands
on innovative products that qualify for LEED points and meet other green
building professionals who can help you with your project. Refreshments
will be served.
When: Thursday Oct. 2nd Time: 6 - 8pm. Where: Design Within Reach 420 Miller
Avenue Mill Valley, CA
To register please fill out the following form or call Jeanne at
415-382-7737.
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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.
