about us
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Greenovate® is Ohio's leading supplier of eco-friendly and healthful building materials. With a commitment to forward-thinking design and construction, we serve residential and commercial customers throughout the state and neighboring region. Our diverse product collection—built upon high standards for integrity, quality, and sustainability—includes a range of flooring, countertops, paint, insulation, and sheet goods.
Beyond our products, we strive to fully integrate environmental stewardship into our business practices. This includes recycling in our offices and showroom, walking and biking to work, conducting business electronically, and carefully managing our energy consumption. As a member of the City of Columbus GreenSpot program, we have established clear benchmarks to continue reducing our ecological footprint. In this process, we are realizing unmistakable economic benefits, evidence that we can all benefit from a healthy planet. |
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news highlights
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August 16, 2010 "Picking Tyler Steele's brain" By Melanie McIntyre, The Metropreneur Columbus
These days, it seems everyone is seeing “green.” Interest in designing, constructing, working, and living in environmentally-friendly buildings has increased considerably and shows little chance of letting up. As owner/principal at Greenovate, Tyler Steele, for one, is capitalizing on those desires. Greenovate offers green building materials, including flooring, countertops, paint, insulation and sheet goods, as well as project management and consultation services for commercial and residential clients. (read more) |
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April 20, 2010 "SWACO announces finalists for Emerald Awards" Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
Finalists for the 5th Annual Central Ohio Emerald Awards have been selected by this year’s independent judging panel. Produced by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), 21 submissions spanning across seven categories will be honored at this year’s Emerald Awards business luncheon, taking place on Thursday, May 13th, from 11am -1:30pm at the Aladdin Shrine Center, located at 3850 Stelzer Road at Easton. (read more) |
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April 9, 2010 "Earth Day worksite to recycle, reuse household items" Press Release
On Saturday, April 17, Greenovate will host Clean Out Your Basement (COYB), one of more than 100 worksites created for Earth Day ‘10: The Update, an ambitious three-day environmental awareness and service effort organized by Green Columbus. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, COYB will allow Central Ohio residents to drop off (at no cost) cell phones, ink cartridges, tools, books, office supplies, fabric, and other items to be reused, recycled, or disposed of safely. Participating organizations include Habitat ReStore, Fireproof Records, SmartRecycle, and the Waste Not Center. (read more) |
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April 7, 2010 "Greenovate now offering indoor health consultations" Press Release
Greenovate, the local supplier of environmentally friendly and healthful building materials, is now offering affordable indoor health consultations to homeowners, renters, and businesses. Led by the company’s team of LEED Accredited Professionals, consultations generally involve a one-hour walkthrough whose results inform the development of an Indoor Health Action Plan (IHAP). IHAPs are intended to assist clients in addressing indoor health issues associated with flooring, countertops, cabinetry, wall coverings, and other building materials. (read more) |
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March 30, 2010 "Greenovate owner elected to USGBC Board of Directors" Press Release
The newly established United States Green Building Council Central Ohio Chapter (USGBC-COH) held its first Annual Meeting on February 24. At the meeting, the new Board of Directors was elected by USGBC-COH members. The new Board then held an organizational meeting and elected officers for 2010. “This is a terrific opportunity for the local building community to come together in a coordinated effort, under an established organization, to promote and build greener buildings throughout the central Ohio region” said Tyler Steele, Principal/Owner of Greenovate. (read more) |
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March 18, 2010 "Greenovate hosts series on healthy homes" The Other Paper
Greenovate, Ohio's leading supplier of environmentally friendly and healthful buidling materials, has developed a six-month workshop series called "Room-by-Room: Green Building and Your Health" to help homeowners create more healthful indoor environments. During the first workshop on April 1, Phillip Bouton of Columbus Public Health (CPH) will lead an introductory discussion on issues affecting indoor environmental health. Bouton is the Program Manager of CPH's Healthy Homes Program, which serves residents of Columbus and Worthington. (PDF) |
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March 9, 2010 "Ohio companies strive for energy efficiency" By Harrison Hove, Ohio News Network
Greenovate is a Columbus company that helps people embrace the green movement through building and remodeling. "It's been incredibly rewarding to see individuals become more in tune with green building and sustainability in general," said owner Tyler Steele. Steele's business is one of hundreds in the state that help consumers decrease their energy use, according to an Environment Ohio report. "There's over 1,100 companies in Ohio that are already operating to make Ohio more energy efficient," said Environment Ohio's Jeff McCourt. (read more) |
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March 9, 2010 "Series focuses on home environments" The Booster
Greenovate will offer a six-month workshop series, "Room-by-Room: Green Building and Your Health," from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April through September at Greenovate, 9 E. Second Ave. in Columbus. The program is geared to help homeowners create healthy indoor environments. Topics are: April 1, Introduction to Indoor Environmental Health; May 6, Living Room; June 3, Bedroom; July 1, Kitchen & Bathroom; Aug. 5, Basement & Attic; and Sept. 2, Garage & Transportation. (read more) |
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March 3, 2010 "New study: more than 1,130 Ohio businesses involved in Ohio’s green economy" Environment America
Ohio has more than 1,130 businesses involved in the energy efficiency industry, according to a new report by Environment Ohio, “Ohio’s Green Energy Economy: the Energy Efficiency Industry.” The report was released at a green business forum in Columbus this weekend, which featured a panel discussion with business and policy leaders. Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy kicked off the panel with a rousing keynote speech and tied American prosperity with our ability to become a “global leader in the development, production and use of clean and renewable energy.” (read more) |
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March 1, 2010 "Greenovate develops six-month workshop series on green building and health" Press Release
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February 1, 2010 "Greenovate partnering with Environment Ohio to release energy report" Press Release
Ohio’s green energy economy is the focus of an upcoming event hosted by Greenovate, in collaboration with Environment Ohio, this Saturday, February 6. Free and open to the public, “Wasting Less to Save More: Perspectives from leaders of Ohio’s energy efficiency industry,” will center on recent green energy progress across the state, and highlight additional opportunities for homeowners and businesses to bolster efficiency. To kick off the panel, Environment Ohio will release its new report, Ohio’s Green Energy Economy: the Energy Efficiency Industry. (PDF) |
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January/February 2010 "Greenovate offering free green building workshops" By Hudson McFann, Central Ohio Sierran
Over the past four years, Greenovate has grown to supply commercial, institutional, and residential customers with high-performance green building materials not commonly found in Ohio. During this time we have become increasingly attuned to the critical importance of fostering connectivity among the many stakeholders in our local green building market; from our perspective, the green building movement will only succeed if we work together. (read more) |
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December 3, 2009 "WCBE and Chipotle to sponsor 'Greenovate In-Focus' education program" Press Release
Greenovate announced today that WCBE (90.5 FM) and Chipotle Mexican Grill have signed on as sponsors for Greenovate In-Focus, the company’s ongoing community education and outreach program. “WCBE is proud to align our mission with that of Greenovate, specifically with the In-Focus series,” said Jim Coe. “Ongoing education with a local perspective is what stimulates and propagates community connectivity.” (PDF) |
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November 2, 2009 "Greenovate launches ongoing community education program" Press Release
Greenovate announced today that it has developed an ongoing education and outreach program called Greenovate In-Focus, which will begin this month with a four-part workshop series, “How to stay green through the winter.” Free and open to the public, the upcoming series will cover topics such as weatherization and indoor air quality, and feature interactive presentations led by industry experts. “Our goal is to foster community connectivity and green building awareness,” said Hudson McFann, Greenovate Director and LEED AP. (PDF) |
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October 2009 "Eco-conscious options" By Lawrence Houck, Columbus Monthly
When it comes to eco-friendly flooring, the two most popular options are bamboo and cork, Steele says. A popular bamboo flooring made by EcoTimber recently received high marks from Consumer Reports when it was compared to all prefinished flooring—not just green flooring, Steele notes. It's made with fibrous bamboo that's been compressed and prefinished. "This one particular line of flooring has incredible durability," Steele says. "And it comes in good price points." (read more) |
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September 28, 2009 "Greenovate expands, adding Mythic non-toxic paint" Press Release
Mythic is the result of over six years of intensive polymer research conducted by the University of Southern Mississippi. Available in a 1,232-color palette, Mythic can also be matched to any competitor’s color using a proprietary toxin-free coloring system and MatchRite Color Matching software. In 2008, HGTV star and host of Color Splash David Bromstad became Mythic’s national spokesman. There are currently two David Bromstad color collections available from Mythic. (PDF) |
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August 28, 2009 "Stimulus dollars intended to give jolt to alternative energy projects" By Stephanie Ariganello, Business First of Columbus
By recovery dollars, Steele was talking about $96.1 million allotted to Ohio’s State Energy Program as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money comes from the federal stimulus package and will be distributed through the Ohio Department of Development. The goal of the program is to strengthen the Ohio economy by building investment in advanced energy—whether that means retrofitting an empty auto parts plant to make turbine blades or simply replacing drafty windows in homes to make them more energy-efficient. (read more) |
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August 2, 2009 "Workshop focuses on eco-design" The Columbus Dispatch
Those interested in environmentally friendly design are invited to a LEED 101 Green Design workshop Saturday morning. The presentation, sponsored by the building supplier Greenovate, will be led by Eric Elizondo of EcoStudio and Michael Lindner of Design Collective Inc. The free session, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon, will take place at Greenovate's headquarters, 9 E. 2nd Ave. in the Short North. This is the third in a summer series of workshops sponsored by the company. (read more) |
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July 14, 2009 "Greenovate director achieves LEED Professional Accreditation" Press Release
Hudson McFann, Director at Greenovate, LLC has achieved LEED Professional Accreditation by passing the rigorous Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) exam. As a LEED Accredited Professional (AP), McFann is recognized for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the design and construction of building projects seeking LEED certification and to help facilitate and streamline the LEED application process. (PDF) |
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May 6, 2009 "Green building business is booming for Greenovate" By Walker Evans, ColumbusUnderground.com
The Short North is a neighborhood well known for its restaurants, bars, boutique shopping, and art galleries. But Tyler Steele and his business partners have something completely different in mind. Together, they operate Greenovate, a green building product supply company at 9 Second Avenue, right around the corner from Zen Cha and Nida’s. Their presence in the Short North will be growing soon as they expand their offices and revamp their showroom space into a retail store. (read more) |
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June 23, 2008 "Push for greener homes, businesses sprouts successful business for local entrepreneur" By Keith Arnold, The Daily Reporter
Though the two-and-a-half-year-old business encompasses new builds, renovations and any sort of building project, commercial or private, Greenovate's Web site—greenovate.com—suggests the best green action for any homeowner is transforming an existing home into one that operates more efficiently and healthily. "Green remodeling can be done in small ways and doesn't necessarily have to encompass the entire home," the Web site outlined. "It's so easy to pick and choose elements that fit each particular homeowner." (PDF) |
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March 2008 "Green House Effects" By Kimberly Byce, Columbus Monthly
Eager to reverse some of the building industry's often detrimental impact, some concerned members of the Central Ohio residential building community are exploring better methods. According to Tyler Steele, owner of Greenovate, a Short North business that helps clients find and implement green materials and methods, "There is a core group of very interested green building folks here in the city, and we're kinf of sticking together and moving forward." He said his goal is to make green building the norm rather than the exception. (PDF) |
