I've been thinking about my closet physically and my house for that matter. I wonder just how green my physical closet is. Since I live in a very old home with numerous upgrades and renovations, I am sure my physical closet has a way to go before it gets LEED certification. I did have the interior designed for maximum space design so I do know that my shelves and their supports are all made from composite, but I don't know if the composite is 'green'. I wish I had considered that when I had the project done. *Sigh*
DIY home improvement can be a challenge for city dwellers. Adding "Green" could make it nearly impossible. According to the Springwise newsletter of 23 February 2009, there is a Manhatten Retailer focusing on this niche: 'Green Deopt, a store that aims to make green building and living solutions "accessible, affordable and gratifying."'
The 3500 square foot flagship, located in the Bowery is on track for platinum LEED certification. The store shows green solutions in action, for example, a light booth helps customers compare lighting solutions and paint colors under controlled circumstances. Not to be left out of current retail trends, a zero - VOC paint bar offers a plethora of green options.
Green Depot has developed a series of 5 icons to help consumers understand the greeness of each product. They include: ' "air quality," "local," "social responsibility," "energy" and "conservation,".' That is a big help in a world filled with 'greenwashers'.
So when are they coming to Philly? I'm there. Thumbs up to Green Depot and fingers crossed for their growth. With their help, I am sure I could build a truly green closet;)
till next week -- Restore, Refresh, Recycle, Renew.
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Although Green Depot only has one store in Manhattan, I noticed they have stores called Build stores throughout New York, and one in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois and even one right here in Philadelphia. From what I understand these stores are actually showrooms, which are by appointment only for customers to experience how the products offered by Green Depot work. So although we can’t go to the store and purchase these items (yet), we can go and see how they can change and improve our homes. If these items work for the customer they can still have the option of greening their homes by buying the items online. While the process of getting the item, which includes driving to the store and back, the electricity used to run the store, and the transportation of the products from the distribution stores to your home, may not be the most green in the long run having these products in your home will make an impact and therefore, in my opinion, is worth it. If I had my own house, this is definitely something I would consider doing.
I think Green Depot is a great concept because I don't think even most eco-conscious people think too much about how green their actual home is. There are plenty of people who drive hybrid cars but they probably haven't made a lot of efforts to make green improvements to their home. I also find the name Green Depot pretty interesting. I'm not sure about the price points of the store, but to me the term "depot" has a connotation of being inexpensive. Also, it is great that it offers one stop shopping which is clearly popular and convenient. We already have an Office Depot and a Home Depot, why not a Green Depot?
Being a college student I'm always looking for cheap cheap cheap when it comes to living costs, which usually means not green. But I'm happy to say my mom lives green at home. Since me and my brother moved away to college she has moved into a 2 bedroom apartment to not have so much wasted space and so she doesn't use that much electricity. This helps the environment and her wallet. As of my living here in University City me and my 3 other roommates try our best to stay as green as college kids can be. We run our dishwasher at night only when it gets full, we try to only wash our cloths once a month, we recycle almost about everything and we barley use the heater or air conditioner. I think once we graduate and are looking for a place of our own I hope Green Depot has made it to Philadelphia so we can take full advantages of this wonderful company. This way we could be conveniently green at a low cost. Who wouldn't want that?
I think this is a great idea becuase in order for one to truly live green there foudation must be green from the ground up!...what better way then a green alternative to our everyday location of home needs home depot with a green depot this way we can make the changes in our home green which is one step ahead and toward a more green and sustainable living environment. building green...what a great idea!?! doesnt take rocket science either!
Wow, very interesting article.
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