Green home improvements prioritised by HipsHome design is undergoing a shift in attitude in response to the introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips), according to a leading trade association.Building firms trade group the FMB said that the expansion of the Hips program to encompass both three and four bedroom houses has made many home-owners reconsider how best to revamp their property.From kitchen waste disposal capacity to bathroom boilers, the importance now placed on Hips was cited as a prime motivating factor in getting people to carry out the greenest home improvements possible.Robin Hood-Leeder, director of membership services at FMB, discussed the changing attitudes of potential property sellers What they are doing is measuring how energy efficient the building is.When they come to sell the property that is going to become more of an issue in terms of value and the opportunities to improve its performance, he said, adding that green improvements can produce a measurable benefit, which you can, particularly through the Hips, pass on to potential buyers.With 20 per cent of all rubbish produced by the average household coming in the form of food waste (according to simplykitchensinks.co.uk), green alternatives in the kitchen, such as sink waste disposal units, are likely to become an increasingly attractive option for those watching their Hips.