Phoenix Area Green Vendors
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12 Questions to Ask Your Green Vendor
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® recommends that you consider the following before hiring a green vendor to help you with your home:
- What is the vendor’s location and proximity to the job site?
- Does the vendor have a certification or proven affiliation with a recognized green building organization?
- Is there a professional association for the trade? If so, is the vendor a member and active participant?
- What is the vendor’s knowledge and experience in working with green building issues?
- Are client references available?
- Has the vendor completed a green building project similar in size and scope? Are site visits or photographs available? Is client contact information available?
- Does the vendor recycle or reuse demolition or construction waste?
- Does the vendor have an area of green specialization?
- Does the vendor use a third-party organization to verify work?
Solar Companies
Energy Efficiency
Habitat for Humanity, Central Arizona: A non-profit organization providing affordable housing. Corporate Office-Peoria, (623)583-2417, Phoenix Office, (602)268-9022
Home Products and Projects
Concrete Interior Designs: Licensed contractors specializing in recycled concrete building supplies. 14425 N. 79th St, Suite E, Scottsdale, 480-699-9780
Down to Earth Gardens: Showing and teaching people how to tread gently on this great earth. Doreen- (623)217-6038
Herb 'N Organics: Aromatherapeutic, non-toxic, all-natural cleaning products. Very Cool! (480) 284-0267
Life's a Garden: Landscape design and maintenance, rain water catchment systems. 602-296-4796
Melaleuca: Develops, manufactures and sells over 350 of the world's leading wellness products for your home and family. Harvey Hess: 480-940-7625 or [email protected] (Let him know you heard about Melaleuca from Patrick’s blog or website)
EnviroCar: Chauffeured Hybrid Transportation. Toyota Prius or Lexus RX400h: Your Pick! Phoenix, 602-334-4035 ext 801
Julie A. Funke, Certified Hypnotherapist: Empowerment Through Hypnosis. 480-236-5267