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 Habitat's Environmental Initiative promotes energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive construction, encouraging good stewardship of natural resources and raising awareness of the environmental impact of house building. The Environmental Initiative embraces the concept of sustainable building: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Developed by HFHI's Construction and Environmental Resources department, the initiative provides education and training to volunteers working with Habitat's many local affiliates. Emphasizing resource efficiency, construction materials conservation, energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity, the initiative helps affiliates achieve higher levels of sustainable building practices. The HFHI Green Team, a network of local volunteers across the United States, is a primary force in accomplishing these goals. Green Team members champion sustainable building practices in their area, learning resource-efficient construction techniques through training sessions, newsletters and technical bulletins. Whirlpool supports Habitat’s Green Initiative through our donation of ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances. For more information, go to the ENERGY STAR® website. To find out more about building an ENERGY STAR® home, visit ENERGY STAR® or ENERGY STORE® for New Homes Habitat ReStores More than 50 Habitat for Humanity® affiliates across the United States and Canada have established ReStores, which sell quality used and surplus building materials at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds from ReStores fund the construction of Habitat houses in the community. Habitat's most successful ReStores raise enough to build 10 or more houses per year. All materials sold by Habitat ReStores were donated for that purpose -- often from contractors with excess supplies, from demolition crews salvaging reusable materials, or from the general public. In addition to raising funds, ReStores help the environment by diverting thousands of tons of usable materials away from landfills. For more information, check our directory for a ReStore near you. > back |
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