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Use Local Resources
Reduce transportation energy costs and stimulate state economies...

Your Earth-friendly Home Checklist
Use this checklist to explore components and features of your Louisiana house.

Using Suitable Green Materials
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Choose environmentally-friendly products to avoid pollution and the depletion of natural resources.

Site Choices that Make a Difference
Go beyond just building green.....

Shift Toward Renewable and Zero Energy
Get off the grid and use renewable energy sources to power your home.
Protecting Water Quality
Ensure the integrity of the water quality in your home and reduce the amount of contaminents carried by storwater off your home site.
Minimize Use of Environmental Hazards
Avoid using chemicals in your home that are potentially harmful to the environment.
Protecting Native Trees and the Ecosystem
Create a sustainable environments by preserving the natural state of your site.
Reducing Waste
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Reducing the amount of waste produced when building and living in homes can make a big difference in the number, longevity and cost of needed landfills.
The Water Efficient Home
How to cut costs and conserve our supplies of water.