Conservation Products
Minneapolis ReUse Center

Description Save 40% more water and energy than with a standard 2.5 GPM showerhead - that's 7,300 gallons of water annually! Special features include 2-flow (1.5 and 1.0 gpm) Soap & Soak® valve for maximum water savings, adjustable spray (gentle needle spray to forceful jet, non-aerating spray (reduces heat loss), corrosion resistance, high-impact ABS thermoplastic body, ten year warranty and ANSI Standard Compliance.

Description Special features include an adjustable (broad, rain-like spray or a focused pulsating massaging spray) and non aerating ( less temperature loss between the showerhead and you) spray, a manufacturer warranty of 30 years and CSA, California Energy Commission and ANSI standard compliance.

Description Special features include adjustable spray selections (regular, massage, and combination settings), consistent and high-velocity water pressure, non-aerating spray (reduces heat loss), anti-sediment screen prevents fine debris from clogging the showerhead, one year warranty and CSA, California Energy Commission, ANSI Standard Compliance.

Description Carbon Monoxide Alarm with electro-chemical sensor, digital display and peak level memory, direct plug-in and battery back-up, LED light test and reset button and 85 db alarm.

Description Do you know which of your appliances are energy abusers? Plug this device into the outlet, plug in the appliance and find out how efficient (or wasteful) they really are. Special features include a one year warranty, maximum voltage of 125 volts, maximum current of 15 amps and ETL (c) and ETL (us) approval.

Martin Simmons is a Crew Leader for DeConstruction Services. Martin has been with The Green Institute since 2007 and brings experience in both construction and management. (612) 235-9417

Description Maintaining a tight seal around windows or any small gap that may create a draft can save you a great amount on your heating and cooling costs. Rope caulk is also an excellent choice for temporary uses or where gaps are very small and it may not be worth caulking. It is easily installed and cheap, the perfect quick fix for weatherizing your home.

Description Do you leave appliances turned on when not using your home office or entertainment center? Phantom load costs you money on your energy bill. Eliminate idle electrical currents with a Smart Power Strip. Special features include one control (for main device), 2 constant hot outlets (for those that must always be on), a switched transformer and 4 total switched outlets (for peripherals) and two year manufacturer warranty.

Description Rather than throwing away your window seal every year, try a Resuable Storm Window Kit. The kit is designed to winterize your home to keep the heat in and cold out, leading to savings on your heating costs. Reusable window kits are easily installed to conventional sized windows, and as the name suggests, they can be used year after year.

Jamie Heipel is The Green Institute's Executive Director. Jamie brings ten years of business and human resource management experience in the areas of financial and risk management. Before joining The Green Institute in October 2003 as Director of the ReUse Program, Jamie served as Strategic Business Unit Regional Manager for Affiliated Computer Services, a Utah-based company providing business and information technology outsourcing, whose clients include the American Express Midwest Region. (612) 278-7113

Description Special features include flip lever control to quickly and temporarily reduce the flow of water down to a trickle, dual threaded aerator and solid brass chrome-plated body.

Bradley Krause is the ReUse Program's Retail Operations Manager for the Minneapolis store. He brings over twelve years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining The Green Institute in 2006, Bradley worked for Best Builders, Ellingson Construction and Scherer Bros where he developed special skills in remodeling and carpentry. (612) 724-2608

Diana McKeown is Metro-CERTs Network coordinator. Prior to joining The Green Institute, Diana worked for over fourteen years at Clean Water Action where she gained experience with media work, grassroots organizing, campaign planning, lobbying, and fundraising. Diana has experience building strategic campaigns and coalitions. Diana holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Minnesota. (612) 278-7125

Description Drafts can enter a house from the wall cavity through the pulley holes in the window frame of double hung windows. Pulley seals are designed to fit snugly over pulley weight holes of older double hung windows to eliminate the draft. Each pair consists of two seals with an adhesive gasket backing and Philips head screws. Note that the pulley seals will reduce the amount the lower sash can be raised by about 2 inches.

Description Save energy and water by taking shorter showers. This five minute shower timer mounts to your shower wall with a suction cup backing. Simply rotate Shower CoachT half a turn when you start your shower; stop when the last grains of sand fall. The tool is safe, durable, ultra break-resistant and a great tool for the whole family.

Description Keep heat from leaving through your exterior walls. You simply place the reflector board between your and the wall to keep heat from escaping. These boards can reduce heat loss from 5-30%, saving you money on your heating. They will allow your to heat your home faster and keep it warm longer. A reflector board is a small and cheap way to make your home more comfortable this winter!

Diane Tilseth has been Financial Accounting Clerk for The Green Institute since 2001. Prior to joining The Green Institute in 2001, Diane worked at the American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center (AIOIC) as a bookkeeper. (612) 278-7115

Description keep heat from leaving through your exterior walls. You simply place the reflector board between your radiator and the wall to keep heat from escaping. These boards can reduce heat loss from 5-30%, saving you money on your heating. They will allow your radiator to heat your home faster and keep it warm longer. A radiator reflector board is a small and cheap way to make your home more comfortable this winter!

Jamie Heipel is The Green Institute's Executive Director. Jamie brings ten years of business and human resource management experience in the areas of financial and risk management. Before joining The Green Institute in October 2003 as Director of the ReUse Program, Jamie served as Strategic Business Unit Regional Manager for Affiliated Computer Services, a Utah-based company providing business and information technology outsourcing, whose clients include the American Express Midwest Region. (612) 278-7113

Description Stop heat loss at its source: between the door and the frame. This door stop comes in PVC, is finger-jointed with coped ends and primed Q-lon foam sealing insert. It is tear-resistant, seals gaps up to 1/2" and is designed for improved performance in compression-type applications.

Description Special features include flip lever control to quickly and temporarily reduce the flow of water down to a trickle, dual threaded aerator and solid brass chrome-plated body.

Description The Earth Massage 1.5 gpm Handheld Showerhead is a great water saver! This shower head will save 20% more water and energy than a standard 2.5 gpm head. It contains a 9-jet turbo massage that ranges from a gentle needle spray to a forceful jet. It does not require tools to install and it is self cleaning. Use this high performance handheld to clean those hard to reach places and start saving!

Description Drafts can enter a house from the wall cavity through the pulley holes in the window frame of double hung windows. Pulley seals are designed to fit snugly over pulley weight holes of older double hung windows to eliminate the draft. Each pair consists of two seals with an adhesive gasket backing and Philips head screws. Note that the pulley seals will reduce the amount the lower sash can be raised by about 2 inches.

Description Save energy and water by taking shorter showers. This five minute shower timer mounts to your shower wall with a suction cup backing. Simply rotate Shower Coach™ half a turn when you start your shower; stop when the last grains of sand fall. The tool is safe, durable, ultra break-resistant and a great tool for the whole family.

Martin Simmons is a Crew Leader for DeConstruction Services. Martin has been with The Green Institute since 2007 and brings experience in both construction and management. (612) 235-9417

Helen Spry is Building and Office Administrative Assistant for The Green Institute. In addition to her administrative duties, she provides support to the fifteen commercial tenants at the Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center. Before joining The Green Institute, Helen worked for thirty years at AT&T in Minneapolis and Chicago. She holds an M.A. in Telecommunications from DePaul University in Chicago. (612) 278-7122

Diane Tilseth has been Financial Accounting Clerk for The Green Institute since 2001. Prior to joining The Green Institute in 2001, Diane worked at the American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center (AIOIC) as a bookkeeper. (612) 278-7115

Agatha Vaaler is Associate for the Energy and Building Program. She has been an affiliate of The Green Institute since 2006 having served on its Board of Directors. Agatha brings experience in architecture, urban planning, and community economic development. She holds an M.A. in Housing and Urbanism from the Architectural Association (London) and a B.A. from Middlebury College. (612) 278-7142