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Professional Painting Contractor “4 Trends in Residential Repaint” March 2010
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Connection Magazine “Painting the World a Deeper Shade of Green” February 2010
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Paint & Wallcovering Contractor “Green that Gets it Done” November 2009
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “Go Green: Santa Cruz County Experts weigh in on how to make a greener home” August 25th, 2009
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “How to be VOC-Free” August 18, 2009
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Examiner “T Paul Sek Painting Showcased in Green Living Lecture Series” August 4, 2009
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Green Home Guide “Ask A Pro” - Debbie Sek Answers Questions About Green Painting July 26, 2009
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “Talk on Green Living, by Green Painting Expert Debbie Sek” May 19, 2009
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Good Times Magazine “Awards Best Painter in Santa Cruz County 2009 to T Paul Sek” April 30, 2009
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “Go Green: Local experts weigh in on how to make a greener home” April 25, 2009
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “People in Business” May 5, 2008
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “Business Showcase goes GREEN this year” February 21, 2008
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Santa Cruz Sentinel “People in Business” March 5, 2007
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BNET:Business Network “Clean Air: Low VOC Caulk gaining acceptance among Contractors” Jan-Feb 2004
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A F F I L I A T I O N S
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-A non-profit group whose mission is to promote healthy, energy & resource efficient buildings in California
-T Paul Sek Painting’s owners & crew members are all Certified Green Building Professionals (CGBPs)
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United States Green Building Council, NorCal Chapter
-A diverse group of professionals active in progressive sustainable building goals
-T Paul Sek Painting is a Contributing Member to our local Northern California Chapter
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Central Coast Green Building Directory
-Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz County Guide to Sustainable Building Methods & Materials
-T Paul Sek Painting is the first and only Certified Green Painting Contractor
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-Connecting you to advice, information, and green professionals
-T Paul Sek Painting is featured as eco-friendly finishes experts with “Ask A Pro”
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-A professional organization of business people dedicated to the highest standards of competence & service
-T Paul Sek: President, 2008; Vice President, 2007
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Birth Network of Santa Cruz County
-A non-profit organization that provides information & resources to create healthier families
-T Paul Sek Painting is a Professional Member and Supporter of the Santa Cruz County Birth Network
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-A non-profit organization dedicated to non-toxic, safe and holistic health care alternatives
-T Paul Sek Painting is a Certified Green Practitioner and Lifetime Member
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-Green Building compliant, sustainable coatings that meet rigorous performance standards
-T Paul Sek Painting is an Authorized Installer of EcoSafety & EcoProcote products
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-T Paul Sek Painting 5 Star Rating & considered the “#1 Green Painting Contractor in the Monterey Bay”
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See & Review our listing as a local, Eco-friendly & Mom-owned business at Mamapedia!
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H E L P F U L…L I N K S
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The True Worth of Quality Paint: Calculating Cost per Year of Service
-Calculating Cost per Year of Service: The True Worth of Quality Paint
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Color Restoration of Redwood Siding and Decks
-California Redwood Association’s information on how to restore & protect exterior redwood.
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-FREE support and answers to questions regarding all phases of Green Building
-Call (888) 40-GREEN or send an E-mail through their website
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Database of Manufacturers Standard Colors - Paints, Stains & more
-Online database of colors from major manufactures of paints, stains & more
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
-VOC: Definition, Sources, Health Effects, Levels and Steps to Reduce Exposure
-List of incentives and rewards by the government for making voluntarily environmental changes
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Green Seal: Evaluators of Green Products & Services
-Dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the
manufacture, purchase & use of environmentally responsible products and services.
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-Providing indoor environmental info, through education & research, for the safety & well being of the public
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LEED accreditation on your project
-Information on the process of receiving LEED accreditation for a building project
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Re-Green Program: American Society of Interior Designers’ Foundation & the U.S. Green Building Council
-Program will increase understanding of sustainable renovation project practices and benefits
-Partners for the development of best practice guidelines & resources for sustainable improvement projects
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P A R T I C I P A T I N G…E V E N T S
Earth Day Festival- Ecology Action
Festival for the Environment- Mount Madonna School
Bellies, Birth & Babies Expo- Birth Network of Santa Cruz
Green Living Seminars- Keller Williams Realty
Green Business Showcase- Chamber of Commerce, Aptos
Green Children’s Health Fair- Aptos Academy