Bertch Press Releases

February - 2008

The Better Homes and Gardens Living Green Tour — using biodiesel — has hit the road for a
15-city, seven-month, tour of America to spread the green living message.

The Tour features a 2,500 square foot Better Homes and Gardens “Living Green Home” filled
with green products, materials and appliances to promote resourcefulness, energy efficiency
and everyday environmental practices to help consumers save money, live healthier and
conserve natural resources.

Tours are free and open to the public. Guest speakers will be giving demonstrations on small
changes can have a big “green” impact throughout the visit.

Cabinetry By Bertch
The Living Green Home features eco-friendly kitchen, bathroom, living room and laundry
room are filled with green design ideas, building materials and products options and green
living tips. The home’s kitchen countertops are made from recycled glass and bottles, the
surfaces inresource room are made from recycled toilets; and the tiles throughout the house are
made oldcar windshields. A sample of other ideas includes cork and bamboo floors and
soy-based couches.

“The Living Green Tour is about people experiencing everyday changes they can make in
their lives and design inspiration, products and materials to consider in their next home project
or renovation,” according to a press release. “Better Homes and Gardens developed the Living
Green Tour to give Americans the opportunity to fully experience how accessible and
gorgeous being green can be. By exploring the home, touching the materials, playing with
appliances, trying out green cleaners and more, Americans can learn about green options and
take action.”

“Our consumers are passionate about home and keenly interested in everyday practices for
living green,” said Gayle Butler, editor in chief of Better Homes and Gardens. “This exhibit
extends our green coverage beyond our magazine pages and Web site, offering consumers a
hands-on opportunity to learn realistic steps to save money, save energy, and minimize their
impact on the environment.”

For more information, visit:
http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/remodeling/eco-friendly/green-ideas-from-our-living-
green-home-tour/