Everywhere you turn there is a mention to something green! This practicality reflects a growing desire to live a healthy and dynamic life and to minimize environmental harm for our own as well as our children’s advantage. The demand to “go green” is starting us on the pathway toward resolving many essential concerns such as global warming, reduction of natural resources, pollution, and the interference of natural habitats.

   U.S. households account for about 1/5th of America’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The average U.S. household generates more than 80 tons of carbon dioxide every year — that’s 22.5 tons per person! The average household also creates 3.3 tons of landfill waste every year — an average of 4.5 pounds of trash, per person, per day!

   Many organizations are making efforts to reduce the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels and to develop renewable energy sources. They are also seeking to minimize their environmental trail by using goods with longer life cycles and less impact on the environment.

   We can all do our part by making smart purchases; so why not start with flooring?