Mercury Insurance Offers Eco-Friendly Home Tips That Benefit You and the Planet
Mercury Insurance has released eco-friendly home improvement guidelines that benefit both homeowners and the environment. The company's Director of Strategic Planning, Steve Ward, emphasizes that sustainable living can protect resources while reducing costs and potentially lowering insurance premiums.
The press release outlines three key areas for sustainable home improvements:
- Air Quality: Regular HVAC filter maintenance and smoke detector checks are essential, as indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air
- Water Systems: Options range from $20 filtered pitchers to advanced leak detection systems
- Eco-friendly Products: Recommendations include EPA Safer Choice cleaning products, VOC-free paints, ENERGY STAR appliances, and GREENGUARD-certified building materials
The initiative emphasizes that sustainable living can be both cost-effective and environmentally responsible, offering practical solutions for homeowners seeking to create healthier living spaces while reducing their carbon footprint.
Mercury Insurance ha pubblicato delle linee guida per miglioramenti domestici ecologici che avvantaggiano sia i proprietari di casa che l'ambiente. Steve Ward, Direttore della Pianificazione Strategica dell'azienda, sottolinea come uno stile di vita sostenibile possa proteggere le risorse, ridurre i costi e potenzialmente abbassare i premi assicurativi.
Il comunicato stampa evidenzia tre aree chiave per miglioramenti domestici sostenibili:
- Qualità dell'Aria: La manutenzione regolare dei filtri HVAC e il controllo dei rilevatori di fumo sono fondamentali, poiché l'aria interna può essere da 2 a 5 volte più inquinata rispetto a quella esterna
- Sistemi Idrico: Le opzioni variano da brocche filtranti da 20$ a sistemi avanzati di rilevamento perdite
- Prodotti Eco-compatibili: Le raccomandazioni includono prodotti per la pulizia certificati EPA Safer Choice, vernici prive di VOC, elettrodomestici ENERGY STAR e materiali da costruzione certificati GREENGUARD
L'iniziativa sottolinea che uno stile di vita sostenibile può essere sia conveniente che responsabile dal punto di vista ambientale, offrendo soluzioni pratiche per chi desidera creare spazi abitativi più sani riducendo al contempo l'impronta di carbonio.
Mercury Insurance ha publicado pautas para mejoras en el hogar ecológicas que benefician tanto a los propietarios como al medio ambiente. Steve Ward, Director de Planificación Estratégica de la compañía, destaca que vivir de manera sostenible puede proteger los recursos, reducir costos y posiblemente disminuir las primas de seguro.
El comunicado de prensa describe tres áreas clave para mejoras sostenibles en el hogar:
- Calidad del Aire: El mantenimiento regular de los filtros HVAC y la revisión de detectores de humo son esenciales, ya que el aire interior puede estar entre 2 y 5 veces más contaminado que el aire exterior
- Sistemas de Agua: Las opciones van desde jarras filtrantes de $20 hasta sistemas avanzados de detección de fugas
- Productos Ecológicos: Se recomiendan productos de limpieza con certificación EPA Safer Choice, pinturas sin COV, electrodomésticos ENERGY STAR y materiales de construcción certificados GREENGUARD
La iniciativa enfatiza que vivir de manera sostenible puede ser rentable y responsable con el medio ambiente, ofreciendo soluciones prácticas para propietarios que buscan crear espacios habitables más saludables mientras reducen su huella de carbono.
머큐리 보험은 주택 소유자와 환경 모두에게 이익이 되는 친환경 주택 개선 지침을 발표했습니다. 회사의 전략 기획 이사인 스티브 워드는 지속 가능한 생활이 자원을 보호하고 비용을 절감하며 보험료 인하 가능성도 높일 수 있다고 강조합니다.
보도 자료는 지속 가능한 주택 개선을 위한 세 가지 핵심 영역을 제시합니다:
- 공기 질: 실내 공기가 실외 공기보다 2~5배 더 오염될 수 있으므로 정기적인 HVAC 필터 관리와 연기 감지기 점검이 필수적입니다
- 수도 시스템: 20달러 필터 피처부터 고급 누수 감지 시스템까지 다양한 옵션이 있습니다
- 친환경 제품: EPA 세이퍼 초이스 청소 제품, 휘발성 유기 화합물(VOC) 없는 페인트, ENERGY STAR 가전제품, GREENGUARD 인증 건축 자재를 추천합니다
이 이니셔티브는 지속 가능한 생활이 비용 효율적이고 환경적으로 책임감 있는 방법이 될 수 있음을 강조하며, 탄소 발자국을 줄이면서 더 건강한 생활 공간을 만들고자 하는 주택 소유자에게 실용적인 해결책을 제공합니다.
Mercury Insurance a publié des directives pour des améliorations domiciliaires écologiques qui profitent à la fois aux propriétaires et à l'environnement. Steve Ward, directeur de la planification stratégique de l'entreprise, souligne que vivre de manière durable peut protéger les ressources, réduire les coûts et potentiellement diminuer les primes d'assurance.
Le communiqué de presse présente trois domaines clés pour des améliorations domiciliaires durables :
- Qualité de l'air : L'entretien régulier des filtres HVAC et la vérification des détecteurs de fumée sont essentiels, car l'air intérieur peut être 2 à 5 fois plus pollué que l'air extérieur
- Systèmes d'eau : Les options vont de carafes filtrantes à 20 $ à des systèmes avancés de détection de fuites
- Produits écologiques : Les recommandations incluent des produits de nettoyage certifiés EPA Safer Choice, des peintures sans COV, des appareils ENERGY STAR et des matériaux de construction certifiés GREENGUARD
L'initiative met en avant que le mode de vie durable peut être à la fois économique et respectueux de l'environnement, offrant des solutions pratiques aux propriétaires souhaitant créer des espaces de vie plus sains tout en réduisant leur empreinte carbone.
Mercury Insurance hat umweltfreundliche Richtlinien für Hausverbesserungen veröffentlicht, die sowohl Hausbesitzern als auch der Umwelt zugutekommen. Steve Ward, Direktor für Strategische Planung des Unternehmens, betont, dass nachhaltiges Leben Ressourcen schützen, Kosten senken und möglicherweise die Versicherungsprämien reduzieren kann.
Die Pressemitteilung nennt drei zentrale Bereiche für nachhaltige Hausverbesserungen:
- Luftqualität: Regelmäßige Wartung der HVAC-Filter und Überprüfung der Rauchmelder sind wichtig, da die Innenluft 2-5 mal stärker verschmutzt sein kann als die Außenluft
- Wassersysteme: Die Optionen reichen von 20-Dollar-Filterkrügen bis hin zu fortschrittlichen Leckerkennungssystemen
- Umweltfreundliche Produkte: Empfohlen werden EPA Safer Choice Reinigungsprodukte, VOC-freie Farben, ENERGY STAR-Geräte und GREENGUARD-zertifizierte Baumaterialien
Die Initiative betont, dass nachhaltiges Leben sowohl kosteneffektiv als auch umweltbewusst sein kann und bietet praktische Lösungen für Hausbesitzer, die gesündere Wohnräume schaffen und gleichzeitig ihren CO2-Fußabdruck reduzieren möchten.
- Potential insurance premium reduction opportunities for customers with eco-friendly home improvements
- Company positioning itself in the growing green insurance market through eco-friendly initiatives
- New revenue stream potential through green homeowner discount programs
- No specific financial metrics or program adoption rates provided
- Implementation costs and impact on profitability not disclosed
Earth Month is the Perfect Time to Start Living Sustainably
A healthier home starts with evaluating what requires routine maintenance and what products can be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives.
"Living sustainably means making everyday choices — like conserving energy, reducing waste and choosing eco-friendly products — that protect resources and save money over time," said Steve Ward, Director of Strategic Planning and ERM at Mercury Insurance. "Making healthy home choices, particularly during major renovations, can help lower your homeownership costs and potentially reduce your insurance premiums as well."
Here are some healthy home improvement tips that you can begin with today:
1) Clean, fresh and safe air
According to the EPA, the air inside your home can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside. Air filters in your heating and cooling system (sometimes called HVAC) work by drawing out pollutants like dust and pet dander. The dirtier the filters get, the harder it is for your HVAC system to work efficiently. Routinely check your air filters for accumulated dirt and dust. Depending on what type of filter you need, HEPA filters can be replaced for as little as
A simple project you can do at no cost is checking that all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home work properly. If you're uncomfortable on a ladder, many local fire departments offer to come to your home to assist. Heating your home during winter increases the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Checking the detectors around your home should be done routinely, especially during cold weather months.
2) Pure water
Water filters are a popular health-conscious home upgrade that can fit a range of budgets. The most popular types of water filtration are filtered pitchers that can start at
Water leak detection devices are another popular home improvement. These systems can notify you when a leak is detected and can shut off the water system if a major problem is found.
3) Home supplies that are great at their jobs and easy on the environment
Some consumers have expressed concern about the ingredients found in conventional cleaning products, paints, flooring and building materials. Many have decided to replace them with products that are environmentally friendly.
- Cleaning products: Using green cleaning products can help reduce the human health and environmental concerns that come along with cleaning. To make it easier for consumers to identify greener cleaning products, the EPA manages the Safer Choice program, which certifies products that contain safer ingredients for human health and the environment.
- Painting: Whether you are doing a light touch up around your home or a large project, toxic paint could negatively impact the air quality of your living space. Look for options that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or have a Green Seal or UL GREENGUARD certification.
- Replacing appliances: Always look for appliances with a LEED or ENERGY STAR certification. These products are more sustainable and reduce energy usage. You may also qualify for a green homeowner discount through your insurance for having these appliances in your home.
- Flooring: Look for eco-friendly options such as unfinished hardwood, stone or concrete, and carpets made of natural fibers. Make sure to use toxic-free adhesives to reduce the amount of chemicals in your home.
- Building materials: If you are replacing drywall or insulation, look for materials with a GREENGUARD certification to avoid toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde or acetaldehyde.
Sustainable living doesn't have to be overwhelming or expensive. With a few thoughtful upgrades and eco-conscious choices, you can create a healthier home environment, reduce your environmental impact and save on long-term costs.
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