We are going green!
Green is in. When I goggled the phrase, I got 74,100,000 responses. For a number of years residential builders have upgraded their homes to include many energy saving factors. Appliance manufacturers have marketed themselves on the energy saving features of their product. Now we are also seeing commercial building owners adopting new policies to promote sustainable practices and energy conversation. Realtors can take a course to become aware of earth friendly products, improvements, and environmentally friendly construction.
With all this attention on going green, I had to stop and think about what it means to me as an individual, to our country and to my business. Don't get me wrong. I think going green is a good thing but how far do you go with it on an existing home? Will you decide not to buy a home because it doesn't have bamboo cabinetry, recycled-glass countertops, or other earth-friendly products?
What does green mean to you?