Daily Green Rates Oxygenics Showerheads as a Top Green Gift
Posted by cchurchley on Nov 26, 2008
Give the gift of great design and savings! The Oxygenics showerheads make a great gift. They offer different finishes to suit everyone’s desing needs and they also save you a lot of money because they are low flow showerheads.
A team of marketplace and web editors at thedailygreen.com recently announced their favorite green products for this holiday season. Oxygenics showerheads were chosen as one of their must have green home products in this year’s holiday gift guide.
“For true shower power that won’t waste water or money, consider the Oxygenics LowFlow showerhead” thedailygreen.com
3R Green Building Solutions carries these great Oxygenics showerheads at a great price! We also have more great gift ideas if you need help finding the perfect green gift this year.
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Carbon Offsets and Environmental Corporate Responsibility
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 29, 2008
Sometimes it is hard, or even impossible, to green every aspect of your business or life. It takes time for such things as shipping and transportation to catch up and innovate to become green. That is when such things as carbon offsets can help. Carbon offsets give businesses and individuals an option to solve these problems.
All of us here at 3R Green Building Solutions, LLC strongly believe in the underlying principle
s of our company. We embrace the best known business practices to ensure we are doing our part to conserve our earth’s natural resources. We not only strive to find the best and most innovative green products for our customers, but we also strive to come up with innovative ways to keep our company committed to our green principles.
Our commitment to our customers and our planet are illustrated through our following business practices:
- Our use of 100% Green-e Energy Certified wind power.
- Our use of recycled office paper, business cards, shipping materials, and supplies.
- Our participation with Carbon Fund to be a carbon neutral company.
- Our 100% carbon offsetting of all shipments to our customers.
- Our use of energy efficient lighting and office equipment.
- Our support of telecommuting options for our employees.
- Our engagement in business activities with other green companies.
- Our use of all electronic advertising material instead of bulk mailings.
- Our office wide recycling program for everything that is recyclable.
That is why we offset our carbon emissions with CarbonFund.org.
Carbonfund.org is leading the fight against global climate change, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to eliminate their climate impact and hastening the transformation to a clean energy future. Carbonfund.org achieves its goals through:
- Climate change education
- Carbon offsets and reductions
- Public outreach
So do your part and reduce what you can and offset what you can’t. It is an easy and very effective to help save our planet.
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Easy Eco-Fixes to Drastically Improve Your Home
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 19, 2008
Are you aware of how easy it is to make a huge difference in how healthy and efficient your home is? Some people shy away from going green because they think it has to be expensive and hard to do. There are so many new products available today that make it easy for homeowners to go green.
We have come up with a list of very simple, inexpensive DIY steps that you can take to become a smarter home owner!
Try some or all of these steps and see just how easy it can be to make a drastic difference!
- Turn down your hot water heater temperature
- Install CFL lightbulbs
- Install a toilet tummy
- Caulk around doors and windows
- Use weatherstripping around doors
- Install switch and outlet sealers
- Use non-toxic cleaning supplies
- Install a low-flow showerhead
- Install a smart sprinkler control
- Install faucet aerators
- Use non-toxic paints and sealants
- Use a refrigerator coil cleaning brush
All of these steps can improve your life and your pocket book! Try some out and let us know just how easy you thought it was!
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Easy Ways to Save $$ and Conserve Water
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 18, 2008
It really is easy to make a dramatic difference in the amount of water that you use! Today there are so many DIY options that take just a few minutes to install.
We found a great article about 5 easy steps to reduce your water usage. Let us know what you think!
To purchase products to complete these steps please check out our complete product listings online!
5 Perfectly Painless Water Savers
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Changing Views on Sustainable Building
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 18, 2008
Why does it seem like everyone is starting to build sustainable? Well it just makes sense! The benefits are endless when using sustainable materials and practices. More and more people are becoming aware of these benefits and are beginning to make better choices.
Why would you consider sustainable building?
We found this great article on all the benefits of sustainable building and why it just makes sense. Check it out and let us know what you think!
A New Lease on Sustainable Building
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What makes a product green?
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 18, 2008
In today’s society there is a lot of “green” being thrown around and used in deceptive ways, also refered to as greenwashing. Without restrictions on the use of the term green, it can be confusing figuring out what products are truly green.
As a consumer you should always be aware of what makes products truly green and decide for yourself what you consider to be green. Some companies use evaluation methods in selecting green products to sell which save you the time and effort in figuring it out for yourself. 3R Green Building Solutions uses its exclusive GreenStamp selection process to reassure its customers that they are buying green products.
Here is a great article about what makes products green… Let us know what you think!!
Building Materials: What makes products green?
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Product Life Cycle Assessment
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 18, 2008
When deciding what products to buy there are many important factors to consider. One of which is the life cycle of the product. This element of each product can have a profound effect on the environment.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a way to quantify all the impacts of a product. Manufactures often use this to decide certain elements of their products. This process can be very intensive and hard to figure out. You should always consider what the LCA of the product is before purchasing it.
Here is a great article about LCA and how it works… Let us know what you think!
Life-Cycle Assessment:
Tracing a Product’s Impacts
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Green News
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 18, 2008
3R Green Building Solutions is passionate about being informed of what is going on in the world and how it effects the daily lives of everyone living in it. We sort through thousands of news articles and bring you the ones we find to be most important.
If you stumble upon a news article that you find to be important… Let us know! We would love to hear what is important to you!
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New Products: Eco Kits
Posted by cchurchley on Sep 10, 2008
Check out our new 3R Green Building Solutions Eco Kits!!
By buying these products in our specially designed bundles, you can save more money!
3R’s exclusive water conservation and energy efficiency eco kits can help you save money and use less water and electricity with just a few easy, DIY steps! We put all these great products into one kit to save you money and time while shopping.
Energy Efficiency Eco Kits
Do you want to save up to $140.00 every year?!
Click here to find out more!!!
Water Conservation Eco Kits
Do you want to save up to $340.00 every year?!
Click here to find out more!!!
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Do your part to reduce your carbon footprint
Posted by cchurchley on Aug 28, 2008
We provide home and commercial building owners simple, effective ways to reduce their carbon footprint. With a few easy steps you can reduce your footprint and the monthly strain on your pocketbook. We carry many DIY products that can make a huge impact on greening your home. From water conserving showerheads to solar powered attic fans, we make it easy for you. Consider the following areas to start with when greening your home.
By reducing the amount of water you consume each day will not only save precious water but also save you a lot of money. Your water bills will go down as well as your energy costs if you are using less hot water. Try using the following products as a solution.
- Water conserving showerheads
- Faucet aerators
- Toilet tummy’s
- Tankless hot water heaters
- Cyber-Rain irrigation control
Energy Efficiency
There are so many ways to reduce your overall energy usage. From using CFL light bulbs to sealing your home, you can dramatically reduce how much energy you consume. Try using the following products as a solution.
- CFL light bulbs
- Caulking
- Switch and outlet sealers
- Refrigerator coil cleaning brush
- Skylights
- Solar Energy
Renewable and Non-Toxic Materials
Paying attention to what you are buying and how it is made can make a big impact on our world. Pr
oducts made from renewable resouces help to sustain our natural resources. Non-Toxic materials help to ensure that your living environment remains safe for you and your famil. Try using the following products as a solution.
- Bamboo flooring
- Natural cleaning products
- Air purification systems
- Products made from recycled plastics
- Products made from recycled paper and cardboard
You can green your home with many affordable, DIY products. We work very hard to bring you a wide selection of products that you know are safe and environmentally friendly. We want to encourage everyone to green their homes so we can all live in a healthier environment.
We are always looking for new products and technologies to bring to our customers. If you know of a great product that you think everyone needs to know about… Let us know!! By working together we can make a huge difference and all reduce our carbon footprint.
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