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27 Green Building and Remodeling Resources

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  1. Builder@Builder: Find and Sell used Building Materials 
  2. Builders Green Source: Lists products and has links to manufactuers. 
  3. Building Green: Products, LEEDS credits and more  
  4. Building Reuse: Lists demolition, salvage, reuse companies 
  5. California Integrated Waste Management Board: Great resource, laws, rebates  and more
  6. ENERGY STAR: Products in more than 50 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. ENERGY STAR is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
  7. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Excellent Resource 
  8. Get with Green: Product directory, discussion board. Rebate section as well 
  9. Good To Be Green: Directory of green building products, sustainable building materials and green building service providers. Products must: be made out of recycled materials; ensure a low environmental impact during the construction, operation and/or demolition of the building; conserve natural resources like energy, wood and water; and improve air quality.
  10. Great Green Blogs: All types of blogs in the green arena. 
  11. GreenGuard: Certifies materials to be used in Green building 
  12. Green and Save: Great tips on remodeling and cost effectiveness. 
  13. Green2Green: Comprehensive information regarding green building products, materials and practices. The site offers side-by-side comparisons of products.
  14. Green Builder: Helps you find a contractor, offers material exchange, articles and links 
  15. Green Building Pages: Online sustainable design and decision-making tool for building industry professionals and environmentally and socially responsible consumers.
  16. The Green Guide: National Geographic’s Green Guide offers staff-written reviews of a host of products, ranging from appliances, home furnishings and home improvement products to personal care and pet supplies.
  17. Green Home Building: Good resource for Green products. 
  18. Green Home Guide: General information
  19. Green Seal: Listing of products that are environmentally safe, such as Paint. 
  20. GreenSpec Directory: The online GreenSpec® Directory lists product descriptions for over 2,100 environmentally preferable products. Products are chosen to be listed by BuildingGreen editors. They do not charge for listings or sell ads.
  21. Low Impact Living: Find environmentally friendly products and services in dozens of categories.
  22. Oikos: Devoted to serving professionals whose work promotes sustainable design and construction.
  23. PlugGREEN: Green businesses can create their own business profile, allowing them to network directly with other green businesses and green-minded consumers. In addition, PlugGREEN.com provides an organized and efficient way for consumers to find local green businesses and products in their area. 
  24. Solar Living Institute: 
  25. Solutions for Remodeling 
  26. TreeHugger: 
  27. United States Green Building Council: Tons of info, LEEDS information and more.  
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