JUF : JCRC : Environmental Initiative : In your home

What you can do

“When a group of people are sailing in a boat, none of them has a right to bore a hole under his own seat.”

Israel Meir ha-Kohen

In your home

A “green” home integrates smart design, technology, construction and maintenance elements to decrease the impact of the home on the environment. With the number of technological developments in recent years, going green has become an affordable option for home-owners of all income levels. Below are links to get you started on the path to becoming an environmentally-friendly homeowner.

Environmentally Caring Practices For Your Home
How Much Money Can You Save By Going Green?
Green Checklist for your Home
How To “Go Solar” For $1000 or Less:
How To Buy or Demand “Green” Energy:
Ten Undemanding Ways to Embark On A Green Lifestyle
Five Great, Green Indoor Climate Control Tips That Can Save You Some Cash As Well
Window to a Greener Future – How Energy-Efficient Windows Are Good For the Environment and Your Wallet
The City of Chicago On the Financial and Environmental Advantages of Switching Just a Few Light Bulbs to CFL Bulbs
Chicago Green Homes – The City of Chicago on Home-Improvements You Can Make to Save You Money and Benefit the Environment