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Part II : Paying Attention to Material Matters
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3 Sections
21 Lessons
10 Weeks
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Chapter 5: Looking at a Material’s Life Cycle: From Cradle to Grave
7
1.1
Looking at Life Cycle
10 mins
1.2
Understanding the Effort That Goes into Materials
10 mins
1.3
Being Clear about By-Products
10 mins
1.4
Recognizing That There Is No Such Thing as Waste
10 mins
1.5
Talking to Manufacturers about Any Material
10 mins
1.6
Putting Standard Materials to the Life Cycle Test
10 mins
1.7
Looking to Trusted Green Certification Programs When Shopping for Materials
10 mins
Chapter 6: Material Opportunities: From Cradle to Cradle
5
2.1
Cradle to Cradle: Designing Like Nature
10 mins
2.2
Setting Priorities and Goals for Your Home
10 mins
2.3
Remodeling an Old Home with Green Materials
10 mins
2.4
Finding Green Materials
10 mins
2.5
Knowing Whether Manufacturers Are Telling the Truth
10 mins
Chapter 7: Green Finish and Construction Materials
9
3.1
Identifying the Dangers in Traditional Finishes
10 mins
3.2
Hidden Materials: What’s Behind the Walls
10 mins
3.3
Walls
10 mins
3.4
Floor Finishes
10 mins
3.5
Countertops
10 mins
3.6
Other Finishes
10 mins
3.7
Furnishings
10 mins
3.8
Exterior Finishes and Trim
10 mins
3.9
Remodeling: Bringing Old Materials to Life
10 mins
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