Most Important Nature Initiatives Of The 21st Century

A strong focus today on humans and their carbon footprint on our precious Earth, has set the trend toward green living and sustainable building materials as one of the most important nature initiatives of the 21st Century. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green rating system not only encourages that all buildings be built using materials that are sustainable, such as quickly regenerating bamboo instead of old growth wood and other building materials made from recyclables, it encourages that structures be built with the smallest impact on the land and the surrounding landscape while maximizing harmony with nature.
Using the sun and wind as energy, the trees to provide shade, the water to heat and cool, grass to insulate roofs and nontoxic paints and stains to color, green building initiatives encourage the preservation of nature. Initiatives provide home builders with tax benefits as well as recognition for their efforts toward eco-friendly practices. People live in homes. Homes are built, renovated and updated on an ongoing basis. With LEED ratings in the forefront of home building and renovation specialists worldwide, slowly but surely a bit of green awareness and appreciation will be instilled in everyone as we delve further into the 21st Century.