[SustainableTompkins] GREEN REMODELING SEMINAR

[GayNicholson at aol.com]

May 18, 2007

CONTACT: Gay Nicholson, Green Resource Hub of the  Finger Lakes,
607-533-7312 or Tania Schusler, Cornell Cooperative Extension  of
Tompkins County, 607-272-2292

GREEN REMODELING  SEMINAR

Ithaca – The Green Resource Hub of the Finger Lakes and  Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will co-host  "Green
Remodeling: Kitchens and Baths" on Wed., May 30 from 7-9 p.m. in  the
Boynton Middle School cafeteria, 1601 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca.  This
introductory overview will provide information about  functional,
health-promoting and environmentally preferable options for  flooring,
cabinetry, countertops and finishes in kitchens and  bathrooms.

Darien Simon of Class Act Kitchen and Bath Design Center will  provide
an overview of environmental and health considerations in  remodeling
decisions and present flooring, cabinetry, countertop, and  backsplash
options. Diane Cohen of Significant Elements Architectural  Warehouse
will discuss what to do with tear outs and creative ways  to
incorporate used materials in remodeling projects. Chris Myers  of
Ithaca Paint and Decorating will review environmental and  performance
attributes of different finishes for kitchen and  bathroom
applications. Some sample materials will be on hand for browsing.  The
program is free and pre-registration is requested at  607-272-2292.

The Green Resource Hub of the Finger Lakes is a  non-profit
organization that aims to expand the marketplace for  sustainable
living through consumer education, workforce training,  and
professional development. The Hub provides education, training,  and
networking opportunities in green building, energy  efficiency,
renewable energy, green purchasing, and other strategies  essential to
creating more sustainable communities.

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Gay  Nicholson, Ph.D. 

607-533-7312 (home office)
607-279-6618  (cell)

1 Maple Avenue
Lansing, NY  14882
gaynicholson at aol.com

Sustainable Tompkins 
Program  Coordinator 
w_ww.sustainabletompkins.org_ (http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/) 

Southern Tier Energy$mart Communities
Regional  Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
615 Willow  Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850
agn1 at cornell.edu




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