27 Haziran 2009 Cumartesi

By building green, you can:

Keep pollution from power plants out of the air by reducing energy consumption by as much as 70 percent and by making use of wind or solar power. For every $1.00 per square foot you save in electricity costs, you will keep 1 ton of carbon dioxide out of the air.


Eliminate the energy, materials and other environmental costs associated with building new infrastructure.


Potentially reduce vehicle-related air pollution by cutting commuting distances by 30 percent or more through location efficiency.


Prevent pollution from washing into waterways and swimming areas by cutting stormwater outflows by 50 percent or more.


Reduce potable water consumption by 50 to 70 percent.


Help keep forests intact and promote the vitality of forest ecosystems by specifying certified forest products and using agriculturally based products.


Promote biodiversity and limit pollution from harmful pesticides and fertilizers by landscaping with native plants instead of exotic varieties.

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