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By using synthetic slate roof shingles that are made from recycled materials, you can earn LEED credits. EcoStar Majestic Slate roof tiles are one example.

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Conservation subdivisions combine green space and trees with community living, for the ultimate in eco-friendly community design.

The National Institute of Standards & Technologies (NIST) built a net zero home as a living laboratory to gather info to help make net zero homes popular.

PaperStone is one of a handful of brands of eco-friendly, post-consumer recycled paper countertops. It's durable, hard as nails, versatile and much more. Get the scoop to make an better decision on your next home building project in the kitchen or bathroom.

Exploring eco friendly countertops? You might want to add paper countertops to the top of your list. They're rock solid and do not harbor bacteria, among other things

Not only can you install FSC-certified bamboo flooring in your home, you can also use bamboo plywood for your walls for a very cool eco-friendly interior!

Aluminum tile as a green homebuilding material? Yes, it's true. But only because they're made from retired aircraft cladding. Recycled and reclaimed = green

Choosing green roofs for your home building project is a daunting project when you consider all of the options available in the roofing market today. If you want to make an informed choice in your next roofing purchase, you might want to take a few minutes to gather a few great links for some answers.

Determining the carbon footprint of your building project just got much easier than ever before, thanks to Green Footstep. Their aim is to free the global economy from dependence on fossil fuels. There's no better time than in the planning stages to reduce the carbon emissions of your project and this tool gets it done.