Totem Lumber and Supply is an FSC certified Green Building supplier. We can provide products that can contribute toward project certification under green programs like LEEDS and the National Green Standard. Products made with recycled content, no/low VOC’s, FSC certified lumber and no added urea- formaldehyde plywood and OSB. We also carry Energy Star rated windows, doors, and other materials and supplies to increase the energy efficiency of projects you build, and earn the applicable federal tax credit.
While searching the internet for green building info, there is a lot to sort out, hype to separate from spam. During the course of our education and certifications in Green Building, these are some of the resources we have found most helpful. You will find links to websites, institutions, and magazines. Read more…
At Chicagoland’s Totem Lumber and Supply, we carry a large number of “Energy Star” rated products. For interested customers, this page explains in detail the Energy Star program and how it fits into the Green Building movement.
Look for the Energy Star label on Totem Lumber and Supply building materials
(ARA) – You don’t have to be an energy expert to realize the challenge ahead if the country is to reach President Obama’s goal of reducing 50 percent of America’s fossil fuel emissions by 2050. To do that will require several innovative approaches to generating fuel and electricity. Read more…
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