From the Green Des Moines web site:
Our goal is to focus on all things green going on in Des Moines and the surrounding area. From what the City is doing, to highlighting notable efforts, to news & events, and what you can do – we hope you’ll visit often and get involved.

The Mayor and City Council have made assuring that Des Moines is a Sustainable Green Community one of their twelve City Goals for the next five years. To accomplish this, the City Council established a Stewardship Policy, and the City Manager appointed a Sustainability Team.

The Remodelers Council is affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines.

From the Remodelers Council web site:

The HBA of Greater Des Moines Remodelers Council represents and serves the interests of its remodeling industry members. The Remodelors Council is committed to: improved management and technical competency of council members, excellence in service to the consumer, and effective government representation of remodelers' interests at the federal, state and local levels.

This blog documents a major kitchen renovation and addition in Des Moines' Beaverdale neighborhood. From the blogger's description:

Raising the standards of living for low-income people by recycling and donating housing materials to low-income families and housing agencies. HRE diverts materials from landfills, thus helping the environment.

(515) 282-9296
http://www.homerecycling.org

Urbanism and community in Des Moines, IA.

The Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew) is a membership based, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Iowans about renewable energy.

Abatron sells a variety of epoxy-based products for wood restoration and repair.

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Restoration Supplies for woodworkers, home owners and antique restorers - Van Dyke's Restorer's offers over 25,000 restoration products for antique restorer's woodworkers and period homes.

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Meet other Des Moines Rehabbers Club members online by joining the DSMRC Facebook Group!

From the Iowa Architectural Foundation web site:

"The Iowa Architectural Foundation is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of design excellence while working for the preservation of our cultural heritage. The IAF supports programs, projects and publications that share this vision. It solicits, receives and expends gifts, grants and legacies for education and preservation of architecture and its allied arts and sciences. It also provides guidance to those groups, individuals, and companies who endeavor to improve their communities."