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Countertop Stainless Steel/Stoneware Compost Pail

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:33:39 +0100

A popular product that allows you to attractively store your kitchen scraps for composting on your counter until you are ready to take it to the compost pile. The active carbon filter helps filter our the smells of the compost while on your counter.

18/8 Stainless steel with a polished body and lid
Capacity: 1 Gallon
2 charcoal filters for controlling odors are included
Safe for the Dishwasher

Price: $39.99

Do It Green! Magazine

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:01:11 +0100

The purpose of The Twin Cities Green Guide is to create a printed guidebook and web site to educate Twin Cities Metro area residents about environmental issues, serve as a quick environmental reference tool and promote a self-sustaining and community-oriented lifestyle. The Twin Cities Green Guide will ensure that people of all incomes will have access to the guide. Also, it will serve as a model for other cities and states nationwide.
Price: $8.00

FreeplayKito Flashlight YELLOW

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:13:33 +0100

No more worries about whether you'll have light when you need it. The Freeplay Kito human-powered flashlight never needs replacement batteries!

Flashlight requires no batteries; simply wind it up for all the power you need.
60 seconds of winding provides one hour of light.
You can rewind at any time; the crank works in both directions, and the harder you crank the more energy you create
This flashlight is great for travel as you will never need to locate batteries.
LED provides excellent brightness and shine time.
The lightbulb will last 100,000 hours (that's 11 years of continuous 24-hour use!)

Price: $19.50

Blazestone Coaster Set

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:01:10 +0100

These 100% recycled glass coasters come in sets of four and are bound with decorative copper wire. They have round clear rubber grippers on the bottoms of the coasters, and they are available in different color families making wonderful accent pieces for any room.

Classic

Watercolor

Fiesta

Caribbean

Classic Series

Ocean

Price: $38.00

Blue Sky Guide 2010

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:01:11 +0100

Blue Sky Guide is a one of a kind resource — a coupon book, a directory, a source of ideas and inspiration. It’s your guide to living well and having fun in the Twin Cities region. Save hundreds of dollars while exploring the community and supporting local, sustainable businesses. Over 300 valuable coupons make this our largest book yet. Businesses with coupons include grocery, dining, entertainment, travel, garden and home adding up to savings of over $3,000.
Price: $20.00

Green Rain Barrel - 54 gallon - 24" x 32"

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:07:06 +0100

Rain Barrels

Compact and Light-weight
Sturdy
Made from recycled plastics
Easy to intall
Includes over-flow hose and garden hose connection
Features aluminum mesh screen to prevent animals and debris from entering
Holds 54 gallons of water
Measures 24" x 24" x 32"

Rain barrels collect rain from your gutters for use at a later time. This system saves money while cutting down on water usage by saving what falls naturally for use as you need it. The aluminum mesh screen filters out leaves, sticks or any other debris while protecting the contents from animals and pets. Overflow spigots divert excess water into other rain barrels allowing the system to grow to fit your need.

Price: $149.95

Kill A Watt EZ

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:08:13 +0100

Save Hundereds of Dollars on Your Electric Bill and get rid of your Phantom Loads!

Electricity bill are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect your electronics and appliances to the Kill A Watt™, and it will tell you how much money you are spending to keep this item plugged in!

Large LCD display counts consumption by the Killowatt-hour, same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, even an entire year. Also check the quality of your power by monitoring Voltage, Line Frequency, and Power Factor. Now you´ll know if it is time for a new refrigerator or if that old air conditioner is still saving you money. With the amazing Kill A Watt™ you´ll know “Watts” killing you.

Price: $49.95

NBH Green Home Kit Plus

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:44:43 +0100

This kit is chock full of great items to green your home! This kit contains over $128 worth of green for just $100!!! It is a great value and a great gift!

Contents:

Reusable Canvas Bag – This bag is perfect for groceries, shopping at the mall, taking to work and a million other uses. Americans use 100 billion plastic bags a year and only 0.6% of them are recycled. Over 14 million trees are cut down every year to make the paper bags that we consume. Use this bag instead to help reduce your impact!

Recycled Denim Insulation – This non-toxic and non itching insulation is great to fit into small gaps where cold air leaks in an warm air leaks out. ENERGY STAR estimates that a knowledgeable homeowner or skilled contractor can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on their total annual energy bill) by sealing and insulating. So get to it! Add this insulation to your attic, around pipes or fill holes and gaps. Insulation helps you stay warm and helps you keep more green in your wallet!

**Kill A Watt Meter – This simple device is an electricity usage monitor that will show you the operating costs of your appliances and electronics. You can program in your local utility costs and it will give you the electricity used and the cost by the hour, day, week, month or year. Learn how much money you can save by unplugging your appliances and electronics when they are not in use!

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb – We all know these are much more efficient than an old fashioned incandescent bulb. Concern about CFL bulbs has centered around their mercury content. These bulbs contain only 1 mg of mercury. That is 80% less mercury than standard CFLs!

Low Flow Showerhead – Reduce your water consumption and save energy on heating your water. This shower head Saves 40% more water and energy then a standard 2.5 GPM showerhead - that’s 7,300 gallons of water annually! Water savings combined with a 9-jet turbo massage feature leads to a satisfying shower that will help save the planet and your wallet.

Kitchen and Bathroom Sink Aerators – Installing these 1.5 and 1.0gpm faucet aerators in place of your 2.2 gpm aerators can save over 20,000 gallons of water annually. That is approximately equivalent to a 16' x 32' swimming pool! This is a simple green solution!

All Purpose Cleaner - Get rid of the dirt, without replacing it with harsh chemicals. This non-toxic cleaner contains cleaning agents derived from corn sugar and palm kernel oil and pure essential oils. That’s it! For something so pure and simple, you’ll be amazed at how great it cleans up sinks, counter tops, walls, tubs, toilets, porcelain, tile, floors, and more. This cleaner earns extra eco-bonus points because the bottle is made from 100% post-consumer plastic and the cleaner is made locally right here in Minnesota!

Lead Surface Test Kit – Lead poisoning is one of the greatest environmental threats to young children. Although lead based paint was banned in 1978 it is still found in over 57 million homes and now it is showing up in children's toys! You can use this instant lead kit to test toys, paint, dust and more. Get the lead out!

Do It Green Magazine – This local publication is chock full of green ideas, tips and information. It is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in living a more sustainable life. Read about global warming, eco-gardening and how to take action in the community. The resource guide contains tons of businesses and services to help you green you home and life!

Price: $100.00

Natural Built Home Gift Card

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:32:36 +0100

Can't find the right gift for someone? Give them a Natural Built Home Gift Card and you can be sure they will get what they want. Our gift cards are available in any denomination, please call us if you would like to purchase a gift card for a value different than the online options.

We now have Gift Cards for

the remodeler on your list!

Buy $100 worth of gift cards and receive a
$15 gift card free.

Gift cards are available in any denomination. Offer good
through December 25. Free gift card redeemable for a
future purchase. Limit one free gift card per person.

Price: $25.00

NBH Green Home Kit

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:25:42 +0100

This kit is chock full of great items to green your home! This kit contains over $78 worth of green for just $50!!! It is a great value and a great gift!

Contents:

Reusable Canvas Bag – This bag is perfect for groceries, shopping at the mall, taking to work and a million other uses. Americans use 100 billion plastic bags a year and only 0.6% of them are recycled. Over 14 million trees are cut down every year to make the paper bags that we consume. Use this bag instead to help reduce your impact!

Recycled Denim Insulation – This non-toxic and non itching insulation is great to fit into small gaps where cold air leaks in an warm air leaks out. ENERGY STAR estimates that a knowledgeable homeowner or skilled contractor can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on their total annual energy bill) by sealing and insulating. So get to it! Add this insulation to your attic, around pipes or fill holes and gaps. Insulation helps you stay warm and helps you keep more green in your wallet!

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb – We all know these are much more efficient than an old fashioned incandescent bulb. Concern about CFL bulbs has centered around their mercury content. These bulbs contain only 1 mg of mercury. That is 80% less mercury than standard CFLs!

Low Flow Showerhead – Reduce your water consumption and save energy on heating your water. This shower head Saves 40% more water and energy then a standard 2.5 GPM showerhead - that’s 7,300 gallons of water annually! Water savings combined with a 9-jet turbo massage feature leads to a satisfying shower that will help save the planet and your wallet.

Kitchen and Bathroom Sink Aerators – Installing these 1.5 and 1.0gpm faucet aerators in place of your 2.2 gpm aerators can save over 20,000 gallons of water annually. That is approximately equivalent to a 16' x 32' swimming pool! This is a simple green solution!

All Purpose Cleaner - Get rid of the dirt, without replacing it with harsh chemicals. This non-toxic cleaner contains cleaning agents derived from corn sugar and palm kernel oil and pure essential oils. That’s it! For something so pure and simple, you’ll be amazed at how great it cleans up sinks, counter tops, walls, tubs, toilets, porcelain, tile, floors, and more. This cleaner earns extra eco-bonus points because the bottle is made from 100% post-consumer plastic and the cleaner is made locally right here in Minnesota!

Lead Surface Test Kit – Lead poisoning is one of the greatest environmental threats to young children. Although lead based paint was banned in 1978 it is still found in over 57 million homes and now it is showing up in children's toys! You can use this instant lead kit to test toys, paint, dust and more. Get the lead out!

Do It Green Magazine – This local publication is chock full of green ideas, tips and information. It is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in living a more sustainable life. Read about global warming, eco-gardening and how to take action in the community. The resource guide contains tons of businesses and services to help you green you home and life!

Price: $50.00

Delta Low Flow 1_6 GPM Showerhead

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:38:45 +0100

This showerhead controls the way water is shaped and delivered to enhance the user's experience. The showerhead efficiently controls water's shape, velocity and thermal dynamics with no moving internal parts that could break or degrade over time. Experience a quieter shower with sprays that produce up to 25% less noise than many other models.

Features Low Flow, Water Efficient H2O Kinetic Technology®
Exceptional showering experience using only 1.6 GPM flow
3.25″ Spray face diameter
4.75″ showerhead length
Lifetime Faucet and Finish Warranty

Delta’s proprietary H₂Okinetic Technology® creates a warmer, more luxurious shower experience that blankets the body while using less water.

H₂Okinetic Technology uses larger droplets that retain their heat longer for a massaging effect and a denser spray pattern for a feeling of drenching coverage; together these effects help the user feel more enveloped in the warmth of the water. The all-around experience is achieved with up to six body sprays in addition to an H₂Okinetic showerhead.

H2Okinetic Technology is quieter than conventional showers and uses no moving parts. And the water savings can be substantial; 1.6 gallons of water per minute actually feels like 2.5 gallons per minute; this can result in a 36% decrease in water usage compared to a high-flow system.

Price: $55.15

Informational Guides

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:05:37 +0100

These guides provide 100 different ways to save energy and water and to better your recycling and composting skills. Packed with practical ideas for your kitchen, bath, landscaping, and water using chores from simple things like switching off unnecessary lights and having a shower instead of a bath, to more drastic measures such as installing a condensing boiler. If each one of us acts on just a few of these suggestions, we can save money--and help slow down climate change.
Price: $7.95