A key area of focus for any homeowner or business looking to make an immediate impact on the local environment is that of water usage. There are many new technologies available today to empower even the casual advocate of "green" changes...so as an addition to our national green resources directory, we are:
Looking for resources in the following water-conservation technologies:
Grey-water reuse - filtering, recirculating systems, dual plumbing
Rainwater Harvesting - landscaping, garden, in-house applications
Hot Water Heating - point of use, instant-on heat, tankless systems
Water conserving fixtures - low-flush toilets, low-flow showers, minimizing wastewater
Sustainable Landscaping - low water usage, indigenous plantings, micro irrigation, irrigation controllers
If you have experience with a resource in any of the above disciplines and would like to recommend them, please use the comment section below to do so.
You may also provide a link to your blog regarding any of these disciplines.
Jeff..here are a few local resources in Asheville...
A2Z Plumbing & Gas Inc.
Georg & Miranda Wildman Efird
Asheville, NC 28801
828-236-3880
a2zasheville@eatsleepplumb.com
A2Z Plumbing & Gas Piping, Inc. Is working with contractors, homeowners, and business owners to promote more environmentally sustainable ways of operating. Incorporating green building practices into the plumbing trade will improve quality of air, water and living. using low V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compound) products and fueling our company vehicles with BioDiesel are a just a few ways in which we are successfully reducing our environmental footprint.
http://www.eatsleepplumb.com/
I really like what they do with rain gardens. ..
Equinox Environmental
David Tuch
37 Haywood St., Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-6856
david@equinoxenvironmental.com
Equinox Environmental Consultation & Design, Inc. (Equinox) is an award winning multidisciplinary firm located in Asheville, North Carolina. They are leaders in environmental planning and design and are committed to environmental stewardship that balances land protection with ecologically sensitive development. Their mission statement states the following: "Equinox facilitates resource conservation and sustainable development by servicing private, public, and non-profit interests with high quality environmental assessments, planning, and design".
http://www.equinoxenvironmental.com/
both David Tuch (above) and Dave H (here) serve with me on the NLJ Board...both are excellent professionals I would not hesitate to recommend
Sundance Power Systems, Inc.
Dave Hollister
925 Beauty Spot Cove
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828-689-2080
dhollister@sundancepower.com
The Southeast's premier renewable energy company, serving residential and commercial clients since 1995. Our technical expertise includes design and installation of solar hot water and radiant floor heating systems, as well as solar, wind, and micro-hydroelectric power systems. We also serve our customers by providing information on tax credits for renewable energy systems, and help establish grid-tie partnerships with NC Green Power. With the energy of the sun, wind and water, we empower people to participate in the solution to our energy challenges.
http://www.sundancepower.com/
Hi Jeff -
Hortech Nursery
is the developer of Live Roof Systems
being that we live on an island water among other resources is quite limited. The more we build the more we need to conserve water to sustain the growing needs.
Aloha from sunny Hawaii.
Houston TX-
RainWater Capture
Rainwater Harvesting of Texas specializes in the installation of Potable and Non-Potable Rain Water Harvesting Systems. 281-559-2151
Houston TX-
Permaculture Design specializes in Edible Gardens, Tree Care, Permeable Paving, Rain Gardens, Ponds and fountains, Drainage, Irrigation and Lighting.