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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. The roof above your head can do a lot of good for the Earth below your feet. RECYCLED PLASTIC.