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Earth-Friendly Building Materials


By Kathie Kull

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Lumber Choices

Avoid products produced from old-growth timber or endangered tropical hardwoods. Seek out materials from certified and managed forests, recycled or reclaimed wood (salvaged from riverbeds or old buildings), or composites such as formaldehyde-free MDF (medium-density fiberboard) for doors and cabinets.



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