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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR.

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10 European firms every sustainability professional should know

Business Green

Below is a list of 10 firms in Europe that could make practical additions to your sustainable business arsenal. It then invests the capital raised into innovative climate projects, such as Cool Roof France (reflective building cladding, $540,000 invested) and Beyond the Sea (kite-pulled ships, $1.1m