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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: EarthCraft House celebrates 10 years of delivering sustainable solutions - But what’s in store for green building certification programs in the future? Executive Director, Dennis Creech, shares with Icynene his perspective on the future of green building and the role of spray foam insulation in support of better building.
"Green building is at the nexus of creating jobs, saving energy, and saving money” - Over the last decade, the green building industry has risen on the tide of a culture-wide trend toward sustainability, and many believe it will continue to prosper. In fact, some believe that the current state of our economic environment will only enhance the value of doing green.
Lose 142 Pounds (of Carbon) a Week and Save Money Too - Let’s think of pounds of CO2 as inflated balloons: One pound of CO2 would fill a balloon about 2 ½ feet wide, and the amount of energy each of us uses every day, just to power our homes and drive our cars, would fill 47 of them. The more balloons of CO2 in the air, the more heat they trap in our atmosphere. So here’s a 10-step carbon diet to burst as many as 142 balloons every week and help save you $$.
Consumers Want Proof it's Green - "At a time of... growing demand for accountability, ... consumers are rewarding brands that align with their values... punishing those that don't... and spreading the word with their family, friends and peers... "
WHAT ELSE IS NEW?
ICC-ES SAVE Program Announces First Verification of Sustainability Claim to ICYNENE LD-R-50™ - The report verifies the minimum amount of biobased material content as determined in accordance with an ICC-ES SAVE Evaluation Guideline and provides independent confirmation of the manufacturer’s claim related to the amount of biobased content.
Icynene® spray foam insulation qualifies homeowners for U.S. tax credits and home energy savings - Icynene® spray foam insulation is a fast and effective upgrade and gives home improvers the best return on investment. The following scenario demonstrates how the 2009 home improvement tax credit can help a homeowner to install a superior insulation like Icynene® at a cost closer to a traditional insulation option.
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Icynene Inc. Vol.6/Issue 2 June 2009 Copyright 2009 Icynene, Inc.