Christine Anderson, GRI
Real Estate Broker
www.PortlandOregonRealEstateGuide.com
www.PortlandOregonRealEstateGuide.com
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6443 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #100 Portland, OR 97221 | Direct: 503-497-5248 | Email: christineanderson@windermere.com
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Living Green
"Going Green" can be daunting, but you don't have to do it all overnight. Try making these small changes to oyour spring cleaning routine:
Install compact fluorescent light bulbs. They cost a few bucks more than traditional bulbs, but they can last ten times longer and use up to 75% less energy!
Open your windows rather than use toxic air fresheners. Phthalates (often listed as "fragrance" on ingredient labels) are found in many air fresheners and have been linked to asthma and allergies. Americans spend more time in their homes than ever before, so fresh air is important.
Make your own all purpose cleaner by mixing equal parts white vinegar and water. There will be no toxic chemicals to pollute your home and vinegar is a natural deodorizer (that leaves no odor behind once it dries).
Buy recycled paper towels that haven't been bleached with chlorine. Better yet, switch to reusable polyester or microfiber cloths that you can toss in the washing machine.
Learn more about the latest developments from Green Communities.
It's easy to find an Earth Advantage builder in your area. Whether you're looking for a single-family, multi-family or manufactured home, these builders can offer you a high-performance home that is sensitive to the environment.
Built It Green (BIG) tour of homes sponsored by the City of Portland Office of Sustainability. Click here for an overview of each home on the 2007 tour and includes the home address, focus, owner names, designer name, and contractor.
