Green Tip Of The Week - 1/28/2010

State adopts greenest building codesDubbed Calgreen, the greenest building code in the nation will take effect January 2011 in California and will require builders to install plumbing that cuts indoor water use, diverts 50 percent of construction waste from landfills to recycling, and uses low-pollutant paints, carpets, and floorings among other provisions. Click here for complete details.

Green Tip Of The Week - 1/21/2010

Paperboard is a thicker form of paper used in consumer packaging. Examples include cereal containers, tissue boxes, drink boxes, detergent packaging, and shoe boxes. Paperboard is recyclable--often at curbside--if the plastic liner has been removed and it has not been stained with cooking oil or water. While paperboard often is coated with kaolin clay to improve its printing surface, it’s still recyclable.

Green Tip Of The Week - 1/14/2010

What happens to all the latex paint that is dropped off at hazard waste centers? It’s recycled and is being resold at your local paint distributors, Dunn-Edwards and Kelly-Moore, for instance. Recycled paint sells for less, but the quality and viscosity is augmented by blending it with virgin materials. For more information and a complete list of distributors, visithttp://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ConDemo/Paint/.

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3,268 Sq Ft Executive Home

• Spectacular Views
• Master Suite with Fireplace
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Large 9,500 Sq Ft Lot
• Gourmet Kitchen
• Loft Area For Added Living Space
• Formal Living & Dining Room
• Spacious Family Room
• 2 Air Conditioning Units
• Mountain Views Enjoyed From Every Room