Jonah Chaos asked:


If everyone is so concerned about going green, why is it so expensive?

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Erin Ryan asked:


Until recently the term tree-hugger was used as a derogatory term to imply that person was too concerned with the state of the environment. However it is now becoming increasingly trendy to participate in environmentalism and conservation. Going green has also spread into the Hollywood elite with being environmental responsibility being close to many celebs hearts.

There is an ever increasing awareness of the world we live in, with terms such as carbon emissions and carbon footprints regularly thrown at us. With this in mind people are now converting to into eco-conscious consumers. People are making a range of changes with their purchases, from low energy light bulbs to their choice of flooring.

When it comes to choosing flooring products, solid wood floors are by far the most environmentally healthy choice. This may sound strange, as it was common practice to hear environmentalists talking about the devastating effects on our forest resources, however there are in fact more trees today than there were in 1950, 98% more between the years of 1952-2002 according to the USDA Forest Service. As it is not just consumers who are becoming more eco-friendly, companies are following suit, and now trees are regularly planted to sustain the forests.

Some countries even rely on the revenue of timber for export, and it’s these countries where the biggest threat to primary forests is the conversion to other forms of land use. Because wood floors are such a high use of forest produce, the demand can in fact help sustain the forest as well as supporting poorer countries economy.

Another important factor is wood manufacturing is cleaner than the manufacture of other materials. For example the manufacture of Steel produces 40 times more pollutants than wood. Wood also results in far less solid waste than other materials. Wood flooring is recognised as an environmentally friendly, renewable and sustainable resource by NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines. So not only can you have the beautiful luxury of a stylish wooden floor, you can rest safe in the knowledge that you’re helping the environment too. It is also recyclable, so your new solid wood floor may have one day been an old barn or warehouse.

Wood flooring is becoming more popular due to its new found affordability and DIY advantages. In todays popular market of wood flooring, you can expect to pay the same price as you would for a quality carpet.



HALLIE

NeedsHelp asked:


I have an essay for my economics class and I cant seem to figure these ones out…I got the health one done though…But I need a paragraph on how going green promotes safety and welfare.

AHMAD

slicedbread16 asked:


Does going green affect inflation? if so, in what ways? Change for the better or for the worse?

CARMEN

Confused Little Flower asked:


With every thing “going green” is there a craft magazine that has projects made from recyclables?

Is there a magazine that has projects that are made from old items that you would normally throw out? Preferably projects that are fun and easy to make.

DANTE

makeup-issues asked:


what impact will going green have on the greenhouse effect???

why is it important for us to lie a more green life??

GEORGINA

Laurashrti asked:


There is so much talk about going green lately, and while I know what it means I’m wondering how I can start going green myself. I’d like to minimize the footprint I’ll be leaving on the earth but I don’t know where to start.

Tips or ideas?

DANIAL