Elements of Green

Maybe service isn’t always swift (usually the owner is there alone) or professional (employee’s didn’t know how to work the computer and they were eating turkey legs at the counter) but this store offers a ton of earth friendly home finishes in one space.
Sure, you can order FLOR tile, cork and wool carpet and counter tops online… but wouldn’t it be nice to see it in person first? Not only that, but you are buying local… and isn’t that what going green is really about?

Finally!!!
It’s about time Kansas City got an environmentally-​friendly building materials store. This place is like an oasis in a great big barren desert. They have tons of great products, and just walking through the store fills your head with all kinds of ideas about materials that you want to use for a remodel or home addition project.
They are sooo up to do date on the latest and greatest. For example, their lighting section is focused on LED technology, which is light years (no pun intended) better than CFL’s for energy efficiency, and better for you and the planet. I applaud them for knowing their stuff and hope their business thrives and continues to grow!

When we were looking to do some remodeling of our shop we knew we wanted to use environmentally friendly materials, but were not quite sure where to source them in town. Internet searching brought me to Elements of Green’s website. It sounded good, so I went to the Crossroads to check it out.
Inside I found Gerould (the owner) and a bunch of different items to check out. His business was only a few months old, so we could relate on some issues! Gerould was very helpful in talking with us about the different materials, providing us with samples to take into the shop, working with us on pricing, etc. We ended up going with cork flooring, and some Paperstone countertops. Both products, so far, have held up to much abuse and they look great too.
The only issue we had was that at the time, many installers had yet to work with some of the products so they weren’t always exactly sure of how they handled. It didn’t end up being too big of a deal. I think many of the products were just starting to be used more often, and installers were having to learn the ropes.
We also found it really helpful that Gerould directed us to Habitat Re-​Store for taking our old counter tops away. They were able to de-​install them, and some ceiling fans, for a small fee and we felt good knowing they would be sold at the Re-​Store and not just tossed in a garbage heap. We also were able to take a tax deduction for donating them!
If we ever get around to doing some home remodeling, we will definitely be heading back to Elements of Green.

I’m happy that a place like Elements of Green exists in our little crossroads community. There is a vast amount of eco friendly products here– from eco friendly flooring to recycled glass tiles, etc. Unfortunately, we don’t own our own place yet but hope to one day take advantage of all the products this place has to offer. Thankfully, there are a few household items along with the wonderful FLOR carpet tiles (love these) for my fellow lease holders who want to still make concious decisions in our homes.
It’s worth stopping by on First Friday, check out the things you never knew existed. It makes me want to give up my easy loft living for an older home that I can rehab… Well…almost.

Elements of Green is an enviro-​friendly building supply and furnishing solutions store that is sure to make your inner green happy. Here’s you’ll find recycled glass countertops and a variety of sustanaible flooring.
Unfortunately, the experience for me was a bit too sales-​pitchy rather than just a casual conversation. I really enjoyed what they had to offer since I’m a huge proponent of green living and the movement towards sustanaible living.
If you’re in the market and looking for a remodel, definitely check EOG out. One downside is nothing is made locally, so you’ll be waiting a bit for production and shipments.