Environmental Design + Construction - October 2008 - (Page 72) Two ways to show your commitment to green building. These days, more people are looking to build homes that save energy and help protect the environment. This idea gained visibility in 1992, when the EPA-developed ENERGY STAR® program began to identify energy-efficient products. Today, there’s another symbol to look for when building a greener home: the symbol of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® an independent, third-party forest certification program. SFI®-certified building materials meet , rigorous environmental standards to reforest areas harvested and help protect wildlife, plants, soil, and water quality. These materials are recognized by green building rating systems across North America. For more about the SFI program, visit www.sfiprogram.org. http://www.sfiprogram.org http://www.sfiprogram.org
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