We are in the process of putting an addition onto our house. I am pleasantly surprised at how many eco-green options there are for a variety of needs. There is a lack of unity for judging specifically what suffices for that classification however. I wonder if we need some governing sanction to step in and establish guidelines under the context of health.
The floor in our home office… by FLOR.
Yes, we do. Who will fund long term studies on whether health and environmental claims for products stand up to normal use?
I suspect the first firm or organization the devices a way to make it profitable. William McDonough for instance has created a thriving business from addressing this need and establishing “cradle to cradle” certification:
http://www.mbdc.com
http://www.mcdonough.com
Another impressive organization is the US Green Build Council (USGBC).