Green Resources

I would like to pass along several local resources for recycling, reusing and environmentally responsible building and home supplies.

A terrific store has recently opened on Columbia Pkwy in the Tusculum neighborhood called Greener Stock. They carry items such as bamboo and cork flooring, recycled glass and paper countertops, recycled denim insulation, energy efficient lighting, etc. They also offer all kinds of "green" consulting services such as salvage sourcing, construction waste manageent and LEED consulting.

For more household green items and gifts, check out Park and Vine on Vine Street downtown. This store was the first of its kind in the area and has been blazing a green trail with events, classes and a huge variety of merchandise. They show up around town frequently and at Findlay Market. Check them out for a listing of events and classes on everything from composting to organic gardening.

More and more mainstream stores are adding environmentally friendly goods to their shelves. Paper products, cleaning products, stainless steel water bottles, organically grown pesticide free foods, wool and recycled plastic rugs, etc. Lowes is now carrying corn gluten (a natural weed blocker) and Walmart has rain barrels and compost bins.

Speaking of weeds, there are two pesticide and chemical free lawn care companies in town. Pure Lawn on the East side and Planet Green in Clifton. These companies use natural methods and products that are much better for your children, pets and the environment, specifically our groundwater.