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Bamboo is a durable and renewable green building material.bamboo image by fotografiche.eu from Fotolia.com
Consider whether the materials are from a renewable resource as well as for their durability and performance. Use products made from durable natural materials that are from renewable resources such as cork, bamboo, clay, copper, natural linoleum, natural stone and solid wood. - 2
Use the sun's energy to reduce environmental impact with solar power.Solar Panels image by alessbonaventura from Fotolia.com
Consider the environmental impact of the product's operation and use components that reduce environmental impacts that include: solar batteries, wind turbines, energy-efficient appliances and lighting, radiant in-floor heating, insulated window coverings, rain barrels, cotton insulation and skylights. - 3
Consider the amount of non-renewable energy used to transport green products long distances.log truck 7 image by Jim Parkin from Fotolia.com
Choose green product materials that balance impacts from manufacturing and transportation. Natural materials and energy-efficient products that have to be transported long distances have a more negative impact on the environment than locally grown building materials and locally manufactured components. - 4
Use low VOC paint without volatile organic compounds that is free of toxic chemicals.getting paint image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Use products that do not contain pollutants and contribute to a safe, healthy indoor environment. Find out which chemicals that adhesives, paints, primers, sealers, stains, oil and polyurethane finishes contain. Use only those that are non-toxic and solvent-free. - 5). Use materials that reduce environmental impacts during construction, renovation or demolition such as the formaldehyde-based sealers for wood products and carpeting.
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Green building is good for us and good for the environment.happy group image by Florin Capilnean from Fotolia.com
Build green products in a way that has good effects on human health and the environment both during and after production and installation.
