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Whether the listener is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green: ● For Our Health: By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. ● For Our Wealth: By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water and electricity, we reduce our monthly utility bills and ongoing maintenance expenses. ● For Our Soul: Collectively doing the right thing for our planet does make a difference--and that is soul-nourishing. The green building movement has produced hundreds of how-to books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.

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Melissa Rappaport Schifman became the Twin Cities' fifth LEED for Homes Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and completed the work necessary to get her own home LEED Gold Certified. She is the editor for BuildWithRise.com and is a LEED mentor for non-profits, having led the LEED certification of over two million square feet. Melissa has her MBA and Master's in public policy from University of Chicago and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Randye Kaye is a national voice talent and actress, also currently heard as part-time newscaster and classical music host on NPR affiliates WSHU-FM and AM. Prior to that, while raising her children, she was a full-time morning personality for a top-rated Connecticut radio station in addition to her voice-over, on-camera, and theater work.

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