Simple Green: Choose Eco-Friendly Services

While stuck in traffic yesterday, we noticed one car of the fleet for a locally-owned pest control service. The car touted chemical-free, organic pest control and had one other special detail: it was a hybrid vehicle. Now that's a company we'd feel good turning to because their commitment to being green was highly evident. And that got us thinking...

It's a very simple green move just to support the local businesses who make an effort toward sustainability. As Kyle pointed out last week, green plumbers are cropping up all over the place. Now that more and more folks are concerned about doing better things for the environment, home repair services are marketing to that.

So the next time your faucet springs a leak, or you've got an uncontrollable bee population taking up residence under the eaves, or you've got to turn to a remodeling company for a big project... Do your homework and find the green option in your city.

(Image: House Beautiful.)

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I'd love any recommendations for green house-cleaning services in the Bay Area.

posted by KimberlyM on September 9th 2009 at 8:09pm
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To find a local, Licensed Green Plumber® that is trained in finding and implementing the best methods of water conservation that suits your home or business, which will save you money, go to their website: http://www.greenplumbersusa.com/consumers/find-greenplumber

A Licensed GreenPlumber® can assist you in determining the most efficient products and appliances for your current and future needs – helping you to develop a staged plan for reducing your water and energy costs while protecting the resources of the planet.

GreenPlumbers® have been trained in home water-efficient products, heating and cooling appliances, hot water heating, solar hot water, water conservation and water sustainability, and other emerging products and technologies.

Your GreenPlumber® will help you compare the initial cost and running costs of different appliances so you can make an informed choice that is not only cost-effective but also environmentally responsible.

The GreenPlumbers® 50-point environmental household inspection report will help you work out in detail how much water you currently use around your home, and your GreenPlumber® will be able to discuss various water-saving and environmental options that can be individually planned for your household.

Many of these options, like the installation of a new high-efficiency toilet or a solar water heating system, are eligible for rebates that your GreenPlumber® can assist you with.

posted by The Green Plumber on September 9th 2009 at 10:12pm
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