Where It’s Easy Buying Green…

Where it’s easy buying green…DirectBuy ofproducts. LEED, Leadership in Energy and
Buffalo provides one-stop shopping solution for greenEnvironmental Design, is voluntary green building rating
building materials and appliances.     system, which is a consensus-based national standard
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY…There’s a misconceptionfor developing high-performance sustainable buildings.
among many consumers that buying “green”The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit
refers strictly to products made of natural materials.balanced coalition of manufacturers, retailers and
While that’s part of the equation, there’sconsumers offering a public tagging program to
much more to it. Like appliances and lighting that lastidentify good “green” choices.
longer and use less power to run. Or plumbing that 
requires less water. At DirectBuy of Buffalo,“We all know we should be making greener
members not only have the opportunity to purchasepurchases, particularly when it comes to products we
the full spectrum of green products under one roof,use in our everyday lives like lighting and appliances.
but they also can save some “green” buyUnfortunately, making those wiser choices can be
paying manufacturer-direct prices.quite costly. By making all these green options
 available at DirectBuy, we give our members the
Some of the “green” products available tochoice to save money and valuable natural
DirectBuy members include:resources,” said Klinger.
  
?        Faucets and plumbing fixtures that offerSince 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy
low consumptionenormous savings on home furnishings, home
?        Natural cork flooring and underlaymentsimprovement items, entertainment and outdoor
?        Flooring made of renewable naturalproducts, and accessories, by providing an avenue to
bamboopurchase directly from the manufacturer.
?        Lighting and ceiling fans with Energy StarConveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in
ratingsCheektowaga, DirectBuy offers consumers a
?        Energy Star compliant kitchencomfort-able, welcoming setting where they finally
appliances, washers and dryershave the financial control of buying direct.
?        Cabinets treated with low-voc, 
LEED-compliant stainsConsumers interested in becoming members may
?        Bedroom, dining room, living furnitureobtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House
manufactured by members of the Sustainableby contacting DirectBuy of Buffalo at 716-684-1400
Furniture Council; many of these pieces are madeor by visiting .
from natural fibres, use eco-friendly foam and contain 
organic, halogen-free fire retardants.About DirectBuy
 Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of
“Consumers are always being encouraged tothousands of families enjoy a better quality of life,
make ‘greener’ purchases, but there’senabling them to buy directly from more than
no real road map as to where to make these700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers.
purchases and whether or not what they do buy isBuying direct makes members’ hard-earned
green,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy ofmoney to go much further, while having the selection
Buffalo. “The green products our members canand choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy
buy through DirectBuy have been rated byhas been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005.
recognized ‘green’ authorities like EnergyAccess to confidential prices, local
Star, LEED or the Sustainable Furniture Council so yousuppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make
know the green purchase you’re making is partmembers' dream projects a reality.  It's a
of the solution.”comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally
 have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy
Energy Star ratings refer to the U.S.-governmentof Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy
backed program ranking the energy efficiency ofshowrooms throughout North America.