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Traditional vs Eco-Friendly Building Materials
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Concrete
Traditional concrete vs. Green concrete
Steel
Traditional steel vs. Recycled steel
Flooring Materials
Traditional synthetic carpets vs. Natural and biodegradable carpets
Insulation
Fiberglass insulation vs. Sheep's wool insulation
Paint
Traditional paint vs. Low-VOC or VOC-free paint
Wood
Traditional hardwood vs. Bamboo or FSC-certified wood
Roofing Materials
Traditional asphalt shingles vs. Green or living roofs
Plastic
Conventional plastic vs. Biodegradable plastic
Bricks
Clay bricks vs. Recycled plastic or rammed earth bricks
Glass
Traditional glass production vs. Recycled glass
Adhesives
Petroleum-based adhesives vs. Natural-based or bio-adhesives
Aluminum
Primary aluminum production vs. Recycled aluminum
Plaster
Traditional gypsum plaster vs. Lime plaster
Piping Materials
PVC piping vs. Copper or HDPE piping
Countertops
Conventional countertops vs. Recycled content countertops
Siding
Vinyl siding vs. Fiber cement or reclaimed wood siding
Lighting
Incandescent bulbs vs. LED or CFL bulbs
Insulating Foam
Traditional polyurethane foam vs. Plant-based foam insulation
Wallpaper
Vinyl wallpaper vs. Paper or natural fiber wallpaper
Tile
Ceramic or porcelain tiles vs. Recycled or bio-based tiles
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