Selecting green products is becoming increasingly popular. Using green products in your home can help you to reduce your environmental footprint, save you money because you are using less resources and can provide health benefits.

Opella provides several products and technologies that support water conservation and quality for both the kitchen and bath.

• Water-conserving shower heads and hand showers
• Bath and Kitchen Faucets with low-flow aerators

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), buildings have a tremendous impact on the environment.  Implementing green building practices can help minimize the impact of buildings have on the natural environment.  The environmental benefits of going green include improved air and water quality, protecting and preserving natural resources, and reducing waste.

Green building also offers economic benefits, such as lower operating cost thanks to better energy and water efficiency.  In fact, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reports that, on average, green buildings “use 30% less energy than conventional buildings” (“AIA Issue Brief: The Economics of Green, “August 2006, www.aia.org).  Lower operating cost can also enhance the overall value of the building.

According to the EPA, most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors-at work, school or home.  Better indoor environments (with improved air quality, for example) provide health benefits to occupants, which may in turn improve productivity.  By minimizing the strain on local infrastructures, green buildings also benefit the community (“Why Build Green?” U.S. Building Council, www.usgbc.org).