Did you know that construction of residential properties accounts for 49% of the total value of building construction in America? If you’re in the business of home construction you’ve seen first-hand the grown desire for “green friendly” practices.

Each year, an increasing number of businesses in the residential construction industry recognize a need to incorporate pollution-preventative and environmentally friendly practices through green building, which is also known as resource-efficient construction, or sustainable design techniques.

Green-built homes reduce the negative affects of traditional building techniques through sustainable building practices. Sustainability is when the needs of people today are met without destroying the resources that will be needed by people in the future.

So what are the characteristics of sustainable homes?

• conserve natural resources
• minimize waste products
• reduce energy use
• create a healthy environment for the inhabitants

Home construction businesses play a major role in offering homeowners and buyers the opportunity to take an active role in protecting the environment. Pollution prevention helps everyone and leads to more efficient and sustainable communities.

WasteCare Wants You to Remember: Home buyers want their home to be a reflection of their lifestyle and desires – adopting green building practices to your business can help bring more “green” to your bottom line, too!