Following are a list of definitions and links Closet City would like to share with those that are interested in building their homes in an environmentally conscious manner.

Closet City Articles, e-Newsletter and web pages identifying "green" building solutions.

• Closet City's Green Building Initiatives
• Closet City carries Materials & Finishes that are NAUF.
• Closet City is a distributor of Yorktowne Cabinetry which promotes environmental practices.
• August 2009 - Off The Rack e-Newsletter features a number of articles about "Going Green" building solutions.
• February 2009 - Off The Rack e-Newletter article Beauty From Glasses

Organizations & Certifications

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - is a 501(c) (3) non profit that developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. For additional information go to www.USGBC.org

Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) - Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. The rating systems for new construction and existing construction has a point systems covering the following areas:

• Sustainability
• Water Efficiency
• Energy & Atmosphere
• Materials & Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Innovations in Operations
• Regional Priority

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - for more information about how VOCs are emitted as gasses and can negatively effect the indoor air quality of your home go to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency www.EPG.gov.

Educational Resources

For an overview of the environmental issues at hand, click on this link to a short web movie called "The Story of Stuff" by Annie Leonard that addresses:

• Extraction (Natural Resources)
• Production
• Distribution
• Consumption
• Disposal
• and ... Another Way

With all the potential chemicals and allergens in your environment, isn't it comforting to know that you can utilize an organizing system constructed with environmentally responsible NAUF materials and LEED certified products?

With all the potential chemicals and allergens in your environment, isn't it comforting to know that you can utilize an organizing system constructed with environmentally responsible NAUF materials and LEED certified products?

Call Closet City at 800-342-0070 for more information about our Green Solutions for your home!