Green Building
The greenest way to build may be to fix up an already standing structure. On the far end of the regenerative spectrum is Tallgrass Vernacular, which builds only out of earthen products. How green do you want to be?
Construction
Nebraska Energy Office List of certified green builders
United States Green Building Councel (USGBC) Nebraska Flatwater Promotes green building
Omaha Stormwater Managing stormwater through construction and development
Tallgrass Vernacular Earthen building and wood-fired appliances in the Great Plains
Soil Dynamics Services & bulky recycling, wood grinding, soil screening, composting
Repurposed Materials
A & R Salvage Resale of used building materials and architectural salvage items
Habitat for Humanity Restore New & gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials
Omaha Craigslist Buy and sell online, maybe give or get a deal for free
Facebook Marketplace Buy and sell online, maybe give or get a deal for free