Green Homes Flourishing

By Tammy

A few years ago, I thought the green movement might just be a passing fad. I am pleased now to say it is here and here to stay. Green is the new way of life. Everywhere you shop, you see companies converting from plastic bags to reusable totes, an increased use of biodegradable, recyclable, renewable products and promoting EnergyStar ratings, to name a few.

Some of the most basic green principles are being instilled in our youth, which will pay dividends in their future. I applaud our local communities for teaching our children to recycle, give back and pay-it-forward as soon as they enter Kindergarten.

Recently, The United States Green Building Council concluded that the residential community uses LEED for Homes certification to differentiate as the best in the market. LEED for Homes is a national voluntary certification system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes that use less energy and water and fewer natural resources; create less waste; and are healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. As a marketer and a mom, this resonates nicely with Wilsonart products.

Wilsonart’s products are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified for your home, which means you don’t have to worry about breathing harmful chemicals. Wilsonart Laminate also contains post-consumer recycled content, the highest in the industry. Lastly, Wilsonart Laminates are the first in North America to be certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) as FSC Certified (HPL #C022201), which means it contains renewable/sustainable wood fiber. Wilsonart’s products are proudly assembled in Temple, Texas, and Fletcher, North Carolina, USA.

It’s a small step but a very big step in the right direction. My family is doing the right things for the right reasons as well. Our home is now equipped with recycle bins. And many thanks to Wilsonart for allowing its employees to bring in their recyclables from home. My husband has even replaced every light bulb with CFLs (compact fluorescent bulbs). Our home remodel list definitely includes a more sustainable outlook.

I’ll keep you updated on my and Wilsonart’s progress, but in the meantime, to learn more about Wilsonart's sustainability efforts, please visit Sustain.Wilsonart.com.