 May 2010 SMARTER PRODUCTS FOR BETTER BUILDINGS
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NEW HOURS! NEW DISCOUNT!  Due to demand and traffic flow, the SOUTHWEST GREEN BUILDING CENTER is now OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 10 - 6 AND ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 2. I hope this change will make visiting more convenient.
YEA - a new discount! 5% off all items when you visit on your bicycle. Amy and Lane rode their bikes to the store and I mentioned how impressed I was. When Lane asked if there was a discount for riding in, I thought it was an excellent idea and we implemented it immediately. They rode off with a gallon of PolySoy and some samples AND enjoyed 5% off their purchase.
I hope you find value in this information. If you know of someone else that would also find this e-news informative or valuable, please pass it along. Thank-you!
Sincerely, Cathy Kumar LEED AP - Owner/Operator
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SPECIALS!
NATURAL CORK FLOORING - STILL ONLY $2.99 sq. ft.
These panels click together to create a floating floor that will be beautiful for the life of your home! NOW 2 STYLES to choose from!
Only 362 sq. ft. of CLICK ENGINEERED BAMBOO FLOORING planks left at a great price - only $2.39/sq. ft.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, May 22 from 10:30 a.m. - noon, Laurie Lange will lead a FREE seminar titled "Introduction to Sustainability at Home." She will share extensive knowledge on several aspects of living more sustainable in our own homes. These are affordable (sometimes free) changes we can control right now. Please join us. Call 821-6259 to reserve a spot. |
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - RENEWABLE/COMPOSTABLE TABLEWARE  Planning a Graduation Party? Memorial Day Party? Birthday Party? Wedding? 4th of July Celebration? Family Reunion? Whatever the event may be - bring biodegradable/compostable cups, plates, bowls and cutlery to the party! These are all created from renewable resources.
• Clear Cold Cups are made from corn. The cups are odorless, completely non-allergenic and biodegradable. These products are designed to compost in a commercial facility in 45-60 days.
• Eco Hot Cups are lined with a vegetable-based coating rather than traditional poly-lining. This lining allows the cups to be 100% biodegradable and compostable.
• Plates and Bowls are made from sugarcane, an annually renewable resource. These products are created form the waste product of the cane sugar industry. After the cane juice is extracted from the plant, the stalk is ground up and made into paper pulp. These products are designed to compost in a commercial facility in 45-60 days.
• Cutlery is manufactured from plant starch. They are heat-stable to 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Available in PACKS OF 50 or by the CASE OF 1000
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NEW PRODUCTS - EcoTimber Flooring
Stop by and admire the recently introduced wood and bamboo flooring options by EcoTimber. Some of the new styles are strand woven poplars and engineered woven bamboos. In addition, EcoTimber is offering new options in hickory, maple, reclaimed oak, walnut and more.
Since 1992, EcoTimber has been the only flooring company devoted exclusively to forest protection and indoor air quality. This means you can expect formaldehyde free adhesives and FSC certified woods every time.
Their stand woven solid bamboo was recently rated the overall #1 wood floor by Consumer Reports. The solid horizontal and vertical grain bamboos were rated #4 overall.
You can trust that an EcoTimber floor, no matter which one you choose, satisfies the highest quality, environmental and health standards. Prices range from $4.29/sq. ft. (the #4 rated solid bamboo)to $13.49/sq. ft. (an engineered walnut).
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FUN FACTS about FSC Certification The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a nongovernmental, non-profit organization that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests. Established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation, FSC is widely regarded as one of the most important initiatives of the last decade to promote responsible forest management worldwide.
•More than 125 million hectares (2,471 acres) of forest worldwide are certified to FSC standards, distributed in over 80 countries (March 2010)
•FSC certified forests represent the equivalent of 5% of the world’s productive forests (July 2009)
•FSC is the fastest growing forest certification system in the world (UN FAO, 2007)
•With over 16,000 certificates (March 2010), the number of companies along the forest product supply chain committing to FSC certification peaked at 50% in 2008
•The value of FSC labeled sales is estimated at over 20 billion USD (2008)
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