Green Building (Products): Oxymoron or Panacea?

David Adamson EcoBuild Inc. www.eco-build.com (303) 545-6255Yampa Valley Sustainability CouncilJanuary 22, 2013

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US Floors: cork, strand, FSC woodNature’s Carpet: dark green woolReclaimed, AdobeEcostar (Ecoshake) RoofingPartners: PV, Solar ThermalInsulation: SIPs, batts, blow-inPartners: Windows,HVAC,Air Seal

Airkrete: magnesium oxide

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“At the present time it is impossible to gauge the true environmental impact & toxicity of our buildings”Red Materials: Heavy metals, PBT’sCarbon offset for materialsPrecautionary Principle is guide

Cadmium, Lead & MercuryChlorinated Polyethylene and Chlorosulfonated PolyethleneChlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)Chloroprene (Neoprene)Formaldehyde (added)Halogenated Flame Retardants (eg HBCD)Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)Petrochemical Fertilizers and PesticidesPhthalates Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)Wood treatments containing Creosote, Arsenic or Pentachlorophenol

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