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Aisthesis is the first collection of Cermica Panaria’s ZERO.3 laminated porcelain stoneware, and is an Ecolabel—certified collection that features eight neutral colors in 3mm-thick slabs of seven shapes.
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The city has reached a 10% per capita reduction in greenhouse gas emissions but continues to build partnerships and educate to achieve higher sustainability goals.
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A 2011 LCA shows that food scraps processed through a disposer and sent to a wastewater treatment plant with anaerobic digestion and cogeneration can result in a reduction of global warming potential.
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Area25 from Mosaico+ is a tile collection made by grinding and compressing waste glass and recycling glass-based products.
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KellyGreen homeowners are committed to building a sustainable home, but not chasing LEED points.
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Evaluating carpet for green-built homes requires looking beyond the surface--to the fibers, backings, treatments, adhesives, and padding.
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With a focus on durability and growing attention toward recycled materials--plus a new industry certification program--wallboard offers a number of opportunities to make greener selections.
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Quikrete. Green Concrete Mix comprises 50% recycled material, including recycled aggregates, fly ash, and/or slag cements, diverting 0.25 cubic feet of waste from landfills per 60-pound bag of material, according to the firm. The material achieves a compressive strength of 3,500 psi in 28 days...
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Residential requirements, which go into effect in 2011, include water-conserving fixtures, smart irrigation controllers, and jobsite waste reduction.
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Landfill Gas Provides Usable Energy
Using a series of wells or blower, flare, or vacuum systems, landfill gas can be extracted and converted into usable energy