Sustainable Concepts, a new “green” home store that sells lifestyle products and
The 4,500 square-foot store will offer hundreds of high-quality, environmentally friendly home improvement and lifestyle solutions.
According store owner Michael Ashmore, Sustainable Concepts is designed to meet the needs of a growing market segment that wants access to reasonably priced and truly “green”
“Our vision is to create a one-top resource center for products and building materials that are effective, genuinely “green” and affordable,” says Ashmore. “We also want to help promote and build awareness of sustainable building practices, support local businesses and individuals with the same mindset, while showcasing exciting, new environmentally friendly solutions for today’s home.
Sustainable Concepts will offer a wide variety of eco-friendly products in categories such as flooring, non-toxic paints and finishes, light fixtures, furniture, bedding, house wares, cleaning products, cosmetics, clothing and textiles. There will be a baby section and pet section, as well as displays and information on solar panels, windows, doors, cabinets, roofing, counter tops and backsplashes. Store personnel will be trained to provide customers with information about local construction professionals and organizations, such as home builders, home remodelers, architects, roofers, painters, interior designers and more. Two unique displays showcase solar panels and steel framing used in eco-friendly building construction.
“We’ve worked hard to find green solutions that meet high standards for air quality, conservation, local production, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Sustainable Concepts will market to both consumers and construction industry professionals who want to design, build and decorate practical and environmentally smart spaces,” says Ashmore.
“My background is in the construction industry where I spent more than a decade restoring, remodeling and building residential and commercial buildings. I’ve learned a great deal about sustainable building practices, products, materials and solutions, and I want to bring that knowledge to our customers. We want the store to be a community resource center where homeowners and professionals come in to find green solutions, products and materials suitable for their construction or renovation projects.”
The store will offer educational seminars and workshops on sustainable living, remodeling and building. It will also feature a cleaning product dispensary counter where customers can get economical refills of a number of private-label, environmentally friendly household cleaning products including detergent, dishwashing liquid, window cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, wood floor cleaner and more.
“We have a number of fun and unique offerings in the works for the store and the community,” says Ashmore. “Ultimately, we want to inspire people to make healthy, sustainable choices that help lower energy costs, support energy independence and reduce carbon emissions.”
According to Ashmore, the store also plans to partner with key providers of sustainable products and services, and sell exclusive eco-friendly items from local artists and businesses. In addition, the store is creating a generous referral/rewards program for customers.
Sustainable Concepts is located near the intersection of Texas Highway 6 and the Southwest Freeway in the Town Center at Lakeside shopping center.
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