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• Recycled content ceramic tile can contain as much as 70% recycled glass. They are very durable and can be installed wherever conventional tile is specified.
  
  
• Cork flooring is a renewable flooring substitute for traditional hardwoods. Cork is harvested from the outer bark of the cork oak tree and regenerates in about 10 years.
  
  
• Californians saved an estimated 2 billion gallons of water and 26,000 kilowatts of energy by using Energy Star appliances in 2003.
  
  
• Particle board (often used in cabinets, shelving) is constructed of wood fibers and adhesives that contain urea-formaldehyde, a carcinogen. The formaldehyde continuously off-gases, creating unhealthy air in your home. You can avoid particle board by buying cabinets made with a natural wheatboard core or higher quality wood.
  
  
• Over two-thirds of residential construction waste is composed of wood and drywall - completely recyclable materials.
  
  
• An estimated 5 billion pounds of carpet was sent to landfills in 2003. Carpet can be recycled and used in making composite lumber, tile backing board, roof shingles, carpet cushion, etc.
  
  

Please review previous editions of "Green Building and Your Project...Did You Know?"