• Bamboo flooring is a grass that functions like a wood. This plant is not harmed by harvesting and regrows in 4-7 years, versus 25-40 years for a regular tree.
  
  
• Cork flooring comes from the cork oak tree that is never actually cut down, they just peel off the bark every 8-14 years. This flooring is durable and moisture resistant.

Lighting & Fans ...

• During the summer, rotate your fan counter clockwise to create a cool breeze when standing underneath it. During the winter, rotate your fan clockwise to produce a gentle updraft that moves the warm air dow
  
  
• Save some energy and still stay cool! If you increase you’re a/c temperature to 78 degrees and leave a ceiling fan on low it will create a cooling effect to make the room feel like it is 72 degrees.
  
  
• If every home replaced one light bulb with a CFL (compact fluorescent light), we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for 1 year, and prevent green house gases equivalent to the emissions of 800,000 cars.
  
  
• Only 10% of the energy consumed by an incandescent lamp produces light. The remaining 90% of the energy is lost as heat.
  
  
• Lamps placed in a corner where the light can reflect off at least 2 walls provides the most light for your money.
  
  
• Cleaning light fixtures regularly removes dust build up and allows for maximum output. Dirt can absorb up to 50% of the light emitted by a bulb.
  
  
• Use automatic lighting controls such as motion detectors and timers to control lights when needed (i.e. at night or when you are away).
  
  
• One bulb is better than two. One 100 watt bulb produces more light and use less energy than two 60 watt bulbs.
  
  
• CFL’s (compact fluorescent lights) use about 75% less energy and heat than a standard incandescent light bulb, lasting 10 times longer and saving about $30 or more in electricity costs over the lifetime of that bulb.
  
  
• When should you turn the lights off to save?
  Standard Incandescent Light: When you leave for
  even 3 seconds.
  Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL): When you leave
  for more than 3 minutes.
  Standard Fluorescent Light: When you leave for
  more than 15 minutes.

Painting ...

• C2 is the first North American paint company to introduce LoVo, a premium non toxic, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint that is available in every colour and sheen level.
  
  
• C2 paint has a smarter way of testing; we offer 16oz LoVo tester pots so that you can try before you commit with less waste – good for you and the environment!
  
  
• Sansin Enviro stains protect your wood surface without using harsh or flammable solvents.
  
  
• Many interior coatings release highly toxic fumes into the air long after application is done. Sansin purity stains and clear coats use water as the solvent – so you can breathe easier.