more... > Home > LaHouse > My House > Earth Friendly > Use Local Resources Reduce transportation energy costs and stimulate state economies... Your Earth-friendly Home Checklist Use this checklist to explore components and features of your Louisiana house. Shift Toward Renewable and Zero Energy [Image: PV] Get off the grid and use renewable energy sources to power your home. Using Suitable Green Materials [Image: finger joint] Choose environmentally-friendly products to avoid pollution and the depletion of natural resources.  more articles... Site Choices that Make a Difference Go beyond just building green..... Protecting Water Quality Ensure the integrity of the water quality in your home and reduce the amount of contaminents carried by storwater off your home site. Minimize Use of Environmental Hazards Avoid using chemicals in your home that are potentially harmful to the environment. Protecting Native Trees and the Ecosystem Create a sustainable environments by preserving the natural state of your site. Reducing Waste [Image: modular design] Reducing the amount of waste produced when building and living in homes can make a big difference in the number, longevity and cost of needed landfills. The Water Efficient Home How to cut costs and conserve our supplies of water.