Environmental Upgrade

When greening up your space, consider a little help from friends. The Twin Cities abounds with expert advice, resources, and products to help you get the job done.

Builders Association of the Twin Cities lists licensed Minnesota builders, remodelers, subcontractors, and suppliers. www.batconline.org

Do It Green! Minnesota is a comprehensive guide to sustainable living in Minnesota. 5441 33rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-345-7973, www.doitgreen.org

GreenDesigns and Supply, a wholesale and retail product supplier, offers products that go toward credits in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification, as well as other green certification programs. 612-387-3618, www.greendesignsandsupply.com

Green Guardian lists environmentally responsible venues for purchasing and disposing of items in the six-county Twin Cities metro area. www.greenguardian.com

Loll Designs makes 100-percent post-consumer recycled, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) outdoor furniture in Duluth. 1325 N. 59th Ave. W., Duluth, 877-740-3387, www.lolldesigns.com

Minnesota GreenStar provides resources for designing and building energy-efficient homes using certifiable standards. www.mngreenstar.org

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Minnesota Chapter) is a not-for-profit professional trade association of professional remodelers. www.narimn.org

Natural Built Home sells safe and sustainable building supplies, including flooring, countertops, cabinetry, and paint. 4020 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 612-605-7999, www.naturalbuilthome.com

Neighborhood Energy Connection helps Minnesota homeowners get LEED certified. 651-221-4462, www.thenec.org

Resource Conservation Technology provides components for green roofs, rainwater systems, and other eco landscape options. www.conservationtechnology.com

ReStore, a Habitat for Humanity retail outlet, sells quality used and surplus building materials at a fraction of retail prices. 501 West Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, 612-588-3820, plus eight other locations, www.hfhmn.org

The ReUse Center sells salvaged, reusable building materials, including doors, windows, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lumber, millwork, and hardware. 2801 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-278-7113, plus two other locations, www.thereusecenter.com

Solar Midwest sells solar daylighting systems and solar-powered attic fans. 12829 Industrial Park Blvd., Plymouth, 763-557-5702, www.solarmidwest.com

Sundays Energy provides resources for locating local eco-friendly products, retailers, and suppliers, as well as in-house workshops. 612-605-1788, www.sundaysenergy.com
 
Sunny Day Earth Solutions consults with homeowners on creating a more energy-efficient home. 1000 26th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, 612-455-1355, www.sunnydayearthsolutions.com

Sun Energy-CMC sells a multitude of energy-efficient products, including PV panels, solar collectors, LED lights, and grey water recycling systems. 2775 Jade St., Mora, 320-679-0877, www.sunenergyusa.com

Twin Cities Green sells a wide variety of green products, including furniture, home décor, kitchen supplies, linens, mattresses, and baby gear. TC Green also houses the Do It Green! Minnesota Resource Center.  2405 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-374-4581, www.twincitiesgreen.com; www.greengiftsonline.com  

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