| In this section: |
| - Information Links |
| - Recycling Links |
| - Product Links |
| - Solar Links |
| Related: |
| - How To Go Green |
| - Find a Member |
| - Read our Blog |
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The new StandardTM is available at our office. Call or stop by to get your copy. |
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Visit the Green Building section of NAHBs on-line bookstore |
| Information Links: |
| NAHBgreen.org - Learn more about the national component of our local program. |
| Homeowners section - Includes information on the new and improved home energy-efficiency improvement incentives. |
| NEW! LEED for Homes - Learn more about the USGBC's certification program for residential construction |
| Federal tax credits for improving your home with energy-efficient products - Energy Star website. |
| BuilderBooks.com Green Resources - The Green Building section of NAHB's on-line bookstore. |
| Green Building Virtual Training from GBI - Green Building Council of Greater Columbia members are invited to learn more about sustainable new home construction using on-line education from the Green Building Institute. Follow the link to Green Building Virtual Training from GBI and use the password sent to you by e-mail from the council. |
| GreenBuildingTalk - A web forum of green builders and suppliers from around the country. Got a question about green building techniques and products? There's probably a post on this site about your question already, or you can start a new post. Free to join. Visit www.greenbuildingtalk.com. |
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www.buildingscience.com The science of building green buildings. |
| Columbia Green Builders Blog - See what our members find important in the world of green building. Comments welcome. |
| Earth 911 - Learn more about all kinds of environmentally friendly and green issues. LOTS of information at this website. |
| US Dept. of Energy. Energy Star(R) program and lots more energy-saving information. |
| US DOE Consumer Page Energy-saving information for consumers (home, car, tax breaks, etc.) |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy A part of the US Department of Energy |
| The Energy & Environmental Building Association or EEBA. Books, classes, lots of green information. |
| The Sustainability Institute Based in Charleston, SC, this group educates individuals and businesses to green practices. Request an energy audit or a free home energy saving kit. |
| www.healthhouse.org - Indoor Air Quality information for builders and consumers from the American Lung Association® |
| Building Stone Institute - Thin Stone Veneers for your home save on materials and look good, too. Check this website to find local quarries and recommended practices. |
| National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat Program Transform your yard into an NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat. See the website to learn more. |
| Green Builder magazine Learn about residential green building products, projects and trends from around the country. Flip through the magazine on-line at their website http://www.greenbuildermag.com/Magazine.aspx |
| Recycling Links: |
| NEW! SC Budget and Control Board Materials Management Office - The state of South Carolina encourages businesses to purchase and use materials that are environmentally friendly (made from recycled materials, and that can be recycled). Follow this link to learn more about the SC Green Purchasing Initiative, see the SC state guide for recycled products, and more. |
| SC Recycling Resources - list of links to many recycling resources in our state. |
| SC Index of Waste Minimization Contains a listing of recyclers that are sorted by commodity. Also learn about the SC Environmental Excellence Program at this site |
| SC Materials Exchange a free service that seeks to reduce waste by facilitating the exchange of reusable materials by businesses, non-profit institutions and government. |
| SC Smart Business Recycling Program Learn how your business can start recycling. |
| Battery Recycling: |
| www.batteryuniversity.com - All you need to know about batteries, and how to recycle them |
| www.batteryrecycling.com - Ship off your old batteries for recycling at $0.85/pound. |
| www.lamprecycling.com - Disposal of batteries and other toxic materials with easy-to-use containers that you fill up and mail off. |
| Batteries Plus - Franchise store where you can take your old batteries to be recycled. Located locally on Harbison Blvd. behind Outback Steakhouse. Use masking tape (or similar) and tape both ends of every battery before you take them there or they won't accept them. FREE. |
| www.earth911.com - Use the search box at the top to find local recycling collectors. |
| Recycling Centers in Lexington Co. - Scroll down to Lexington County and find a location near you. |
| CatalogChoice.org - Stop waste before it starts. Opt out of catalogs mailed to your home for FREE. |
| Product Links: |
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See our local Associate Members and the many great products and services they offer. Click Here. |
| BuildingGreen.com On-line GreenSpec® directory that lists over 2,100 green products. |
| Minnesota Building Materials Database Lists environmentally preferred products for building. |
| Carpet and Rug Institute Floor covering material is a factor in your homes' indoor air quality. |
| www.themarmoleumstore.com Floating linoleum floors (for indoor air quality). |
| www.mazenails.com Recycled nails |
| www.natureshardware.com Natural hardware (door, cabinet pulls, etc.) |
| www.kliptech.com Klip BioTechnologies, ultra-green composite surface product |
| www.besthomeledlighting.com Any type of lighting solution... with LED lights. |
| www.ccrane.com Interesting on-line store that has LED light products among other things. |
| www.trojanuv.com - Ultraviolet light water purification system for residential/commercial use. |
| Wedeco - Residential - Ultraviolet light water purification - residential |
| Solatube - Bring natural light into your home with this alternative to skylights. |
| Solar Links: |
| www.bpsolar.us See what BP is working on in the solar energy field. |
| BP Solar Savings Estimator - What it costs/what you can save (easy to use). |
| www.dawnsolar.com Concealed solar collection system (Under roof tiles) |
| www.ases.org National group that promotes the use of solar energy |
| www.scsolarcouncil.org SC Chapter of the above group. |
| Find Solar - Like the name says... Find a solar energy professional near you. |
| Solar Electric Power Assoc. - A group bring solar energy to the mainstream. |
| Solar Energy Industries Assoc. - Solar industry leaders also working to bring solar technology to the masses. |