Southwest Build it Green Expo & Conference March 13th,14th FREE

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The greening of business, development, government and consumer products is at an all time high and growing exponentially. Rising energy costs, new laws, and growing demand for environmentally friendly consumer products continue to drive the green marketplace.


The Southwest Build-It-Green Expo & Conference is Arizona’s largest green conference with over 500 anticipated exhibitors. The Build-It-Green Expo showcases sustainable products and services impacting every area of life.

More than 2 million potential attendees will be targeted through local TV and cable stations, direct mail, radio, press releases and advertising in other local media, including movie theaters, The Arizona Republic and The Tribune. Outdoor campaigns will feature transit shelters and billboards throughout Maricopa County.

The Southwest Build-It-Green Expo & Conference is targeted to both the commercial and residential building industries.

Topics covered in the Southwest Build-It-Green Expo & Conference will include:

Green Awareness
Solar Power
Water Efficiency
Sustainability
LEED Certification
Green Return on Investment
Existing Building Retrofitting
Commercial Sustainable Product Use
The conference will showcase keynote speakers and educational seminars to help increase individual's "green awareness".

Hope to see you there!

Energy Saving Tips

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD
*Turn off the TV, VCR, stereo or radio when not in use.
*Turn off the dehumidifier on dry days when it's not needed.
*Turn off the humidifier on humid days when it's not needed.
*Install low-flush toilets to save water. Many communities have water conservation programs that may pay for the new toilets.
*Turning off the water when brushing teeth or shaving.
*Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket or ashtray - it wastes water every time you flush it.
*It takes a lot of energy to make new containers, paper products and packaging. Be diligent in recycling all your newspapers, cans, bottles, plastics, cardboard and other materials.
*Do your consumer research on the Internet and buy as many things as you can on-line. You'll save time and the small shipping fees are much less than what you'd spend driving around in a vehicle.
*Cancel your printed newspapers and magazines and subscribe to the on-line versions. *It takes a lot of energy to make the paper, print and deliver these publications to your door.
*Activate the "sleep" feature of your home office equipment (PC, fax, printer, scanner, monitor) so they automatically power down when not in use.
*Turn off your home office equipment when not in use.
*When buying a home, look at neighborhoods close to work or public transportation to reduce private vehicle use.
*88 billion plastic bags are used in the U.S each year. This represents 12 million barrels of oil.
*It is estimated that it takes up to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to decompose.
Recycling plastic bags is a joke! Just throw it away because it takes more energy and costs more to recycle it than to make a new one.
*When shopping, refuse a bag if you don't need it. Cashiers are often on autopilot, bagging even single items.
*Reuse your grocery bags or better yet, go www.reusablebags.com and buy a sturdy canvas bag for every family member. They will last for years.
*Do you really need to use individual plastic bags for produce at the grocery store?
*Here's a couple of small energy saving tips - avoid double-cupping when getting your favorite coffee drink. Also, take your coffee without a lid unless you really need one.
*Bring your own cup to your favorite coffee shop. You'll save energy, most coffee shops give a discount, plus coffee always tastes better in real cup.
*Household batteries contain hazardous materials and throwing them in the trash is now prohibited in California. Properly dispose of your batteries at the retail centers where you buy them.
*Better yet, purchase a good selection of high-quality rechargeable batteries and a charging unit. You'll save money in the long run and keep hazardous materials out of our environment.

Green Living 101

As a Realtor in Arizona, I feel it is imperative that I am educated on ways to build a more efficient, responsible, comfortable, sustainable home/condo. As a human, I feel it is important to increase my awareness of the environment and help become part of the solution, not the problem. As a parent, It is my goal to give my boys a better world to live in than what currently exists.

I don’t consider myself an expert on green living, nor do I plan on marching to city hall or starting a non-profit. However, I do plan on educating my clients on CHOICES they have when it comes to building, remodeling, retrofitting or simply buying a home/condo. We really can make a difference!


If you, or someone you know, are looking for a Realtor who cares about the environment and helping people find great options for living Green in Arizona, please contact me Linda 602-391-8246 or e-mail azhomes4u@gmail.com

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