I found out recently that not only is Habitat for Humanity starting to build green, but Home Depot is helping them do it. Apparently the Home Depot Foundation is donating $30 million so Habitat for Humanity can “improve the efficiency and sustainability of its affordable homes.” Of course, eco-friendly building has multiple benefits. Quite apart from the environmental impact, green building products tend to be better for your health and better at keeping monthly energy costs down. The Habitat for Humanity/Home Depot announcement is fantastic news all around.

From the EcoLogo files, here are a few green building products for your own DIY projects.

Insulation
Nothing offers an easier route to energy savings than effective insulation. Check out the wide range of EcoLogo-certified insulation products from the Johns Manville company, including basic fiber glass insulation batts.

Sealant
Visit the Dutab website for sealants and construction adhesives that meet EcoLogo criteria. Both categories include requirements that products be manufactured with no toxic metals and contain no more than 5% volatile organic compounds (VOC) by weight.

Paint
The EcoLogo paint category includes a number of well-known paint brands including Benjamin Moore and Glidden. Planning to shop Home Depot? The store stocks a range of low-VOC Glidden paint products.

Posted by Mari in Green home