Have you ever wanted to remodel your home using the most energy efficient resources, but was intimidated by the cost? If so, then you might want to visit Do It Green! Minnesota’s Solar Powered Clothing Exchange this Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th. This is a free way to recycle clothing and learn about green remodeling all at one time. While exchanging clothing, you can tour one of Minnesota’s most affordable “eco-friendly” homes. The home was featured on the 2009 Minnestoa Renewable Energy Society Solar Tour….Read on after the jump for more info:
Where: 1253 Beech Street, St Paul, MN 55106
When: Saturday and Sunday February 27/28, 11am-5pm both days
What: Clothing exchange and Tour of one of Minnesota’s most “eco-friendly” homes, the only one available to purchase at an affordable price! Featured on the 2009 Minnesota Renewable Energy Society Solar Tour!
Donate your men’s and women’s & kids’ clothing, shoes, and accessories!
Take away something new to you; something for everyone!
(Donations may be made in advance, if you wish.)
Why? It’s a FREE, friendly way to recycle clothing and build community while educating about future forward remodeling! All leftover clothing will be donated to a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Melissa Wenzel organizing)
To donate clothing in advance: Contact Gina Vermilyea at: 651-653-0742 or ginamariev22@aol.com If possible, please label bags of clothing by: Men, Women, or Children AND size range.
*Space for the “Solar Powered Clothing Exchange” donated by Genevieve Woodward and Chris Whiting, owners of Elemental Remodeling, Inc., green and sustainable re-modelers on a renewable energy mission.
Features of the Green/Sustainable House:
· remodeled to MN GreenStar standards
· Solar Panels (3.2 KW of PV Solar)
· Geothermal heating and cooling
· Low or no VOC paint in the entire house
· Metal Roof, lifetime warranty
· Recycled content carpet, where installed
· Refinished hardwood floors, with water-based finish
· All new energy-star windows
· Dual-flush toilets
· All new energy-star appliances
· All CFL lighting
· Energy Star ceiling fans
· Aluminum siding