fixtures turned off and on for a few minutes at a time, stick with standard bulbs. This protects your investment in CLFs, which can deteriorate faster if subjected to frequent on/off cycles. Recycle at Home Depot or a hazard- ous waste receiving site because these bulbs contain a trace of mercury.
HomeDepot.com lists eco-options.
Keep Waste to a Minimum
Reduce
n Share project details and mea- surements with a salesperson or contractor to obtain material esti- mates and avoid over-ordering.
n Measure twice and cut once to avoid expensive material waste.
Reuse & Recycle
n When renovating, think decon- struction, rather than demolition.
n Require that a contractor’s bid include a plan for reducing, reusing or recycling construction waste and references from similar projects.
n Much of what is left over after demolition and remodeling can be recycled or reused. Use Earth911. org to identify such materials and businesses willing to take them.
n Save leftover paint, adhesives and scraps that can be used later for touch-ups and repairs.
n Look for a materials exchange, such as Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores (Habitat.org/env/restores. aspx), which may offer both new (surplus/overstock) and used build- ing materials and components.
Contributing Source: Union of Concerned Scientists at ucsusa. org/action
26 Rockland & Orange Counties www.naturalawakeningsro.com
LED applications
Light emitting diodes are fast becom- ing the new light source for ultra- energy-efficient household lighting. Bulbs designed for home applications typically house a cluster of several small LED bulbs under a diffuser lens with an Edison base. Although more expensive than a comparable incan- descent bulb, an LED bulb can last up to 50 times longer and use 85 percent less energy, so the cost is recouped over time.
Helpful sources include Polar-Ray.com and LEDBulb.com.
Light sensors
We want to turn lights off to save energy, but no one likes fumbling in the dark for a light switch. Occupancy sensors enable lights to turn on auto- matically when a room is entered and shut off once exited. No more forgetting to turn out the light. Look for sensors using passive infrared technology that detect the heat energy from our bodies.
Find some options at Leviton.com.
With a growing number of green prod- ucts and materials to choose from, it’s becoming easier to remodel responsi- bly, safely and elegantly. Lerner con- cludes that “This empowers us to make healthy choices and create the life we want to lead.”
Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy
Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-
CT@GreenMatters.com.
Five Reliable Green Rehab Certifications
Product Categories
Certification
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Smart Certified (SMaRT)
Green Seal FloorScore
Cradle to Cradle (C2C)
Wood and bamboo products
Building products, textiles and flooring
Building products Flooring
Building products
Source: Green Building Alliance
Note: The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) developed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards as benchmarks for the design, con- struction and operation of high performance green buildings. This list of compli- ant certifications is not intended to be comprehensive.
Materials and resources
Innovation and design
Indoor air quality Indoor air quality
Innovation and design
LEED Compliance
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