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materials help maintain a consistent temperature on the home interior, resulting in reduced energy use and cost savings. Below is a list of durable or reflective roof coverings.


• Slate or clay tiles • Steel, copper, or aluminum roof panels o Contain


high • White membrane roof


o Made with strong, flexible waterproof materials that offer high degree of solar reflectance


• Recycled plastic roof materials o Provide durability and are lightweight


Recycled Plastic Lumber The process to manufacture eco-friendly


Plastic lumber is a wood-like product that is made either entirely of recovered plastic or a composite mix of recovered plastic and other materials. This material works well for many, many applications: flooring, decks,


roofing shingles, fences, gates, compost bins, walkways, playground equipment, benches,


• More durable / lasts longer than wood • Does not crack / splinter free • Non-toxic, non-porous • Chemical and moisture resistant


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retaining walls, picnic


tables, animal stalls, and boat docks. Below are some of the benefits of this material.


sheetrock uses a high


percentage of recycled materials and eliminates the heating process. Some sheetrock alternatives use compressed straw or other plant fibers with a resin binding to create wallboards. Although local retail outlets for


sheetrock alternatives can be difficult to find, it is


important to spread awareness that these material technologies exist. With increased demand, sheetrock alternatives may become easier to purchase in the future.


Low-VOC Carpeting


Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be found in an array of household items (paint, adhesives, fuel, cleaning supplies, pesticides, correction fluid). These compounds release gasses into the air that


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The traditional manufacturing process to produce sheetrock relies on mining gypsum rock, adding large quantities of water, and then drying finished boards at high temperatures. The energy required to fuel drying kilns produces billions of pounds of greenhouse gasses each year.


percentages of recycled content,


sometimes up to 100%, and can be easily recycled after use


Eco-friendly Sheetrock / Wallboard


• Does not require finishes, sealants or paint • Very flexible, can be curved or shaped • Maintenance-free • Diverts plastic waste from landfills • Low level of heat conductivity constant temperature indoors)


(helps maintain a more


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