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