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What is sustainability? Just another trendy word in the remodeling and construction biz? Not at all. In fact, sustainability is our future (literally) and it's very important that not only construction professionals but homeowners are aware of it.

According to the folks over at Thinksulation, sustainability is "about designing and building for the long term while conserving the environment. And industry professionals are choosing building products more conscientiously than ever before.

They're choosing building materials such as fiber glass insulation that minimize the impact on the environment.

Fiber glass insulation is a proven performer when it comes to saving energy. We all know a building that is thermally efficient reduces the amount of energy used. But this also means less fossil fuel is burned to produce that energy, resulting in a reduction of polluting gases released into the atmosphere and less need for new power plants."

According to Smart Homeowner's Market Focus only 14 percent of new homebuyers say that their contractors told them about green building options or energy-efficient upgrades and products.

Make sure you discuss all your options when you talk with your remodeling contractor. Talk about energy savings and energy efficiency. Discuss products you can use in your remodeling project that will not only save you money in the long run, but will also have limited affects on the environment.