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Decomposed Granite
Article about designing with decomposed granite (d.g.) as a permeable paving surface, from the Los Angeles Times.
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Pervious Concrete
An article on pervious concrete by landscape designer Owen Dell.
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PolyPavement
Natural soil pavement for driveways...an alternative to concrete and asphalt.
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Soiltac Dust & Erosion Control
Polymer-based emulsion used to stabilize soils and control dust. Ideal for unpaved driveways, clay sports courts, playgrounds, bike trails, erosion control on slopes and construction sites.
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Tumbled Glass Aggregate
Glass bottles recycled into tumbled aggregate can be used as a permeable paving surface.
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Recycled Mulch
Conigliaro Industries recycles pallets into hardwood mulch.
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| LUMBER |
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Choosing Safe Lumber
Lynn Keiley offers alternatives for CCA-treated lumber in this Mother Earth News article.
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Does Pressure-Treated Lumber Belong inYour Garden
Ruth Lively puts on her investigative hat to take a closer look at pressure-treated lumber and its alternatives.
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Recycled Lumber
American EcoBoard offers lumber from 100% recycled materials for the home and landscape.
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Bear Creek Lumber
Recycled and sustainably harvested lumber.
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American Forests
All about forests and trees.
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Forest Stewardship Council
Information on sustainably harvested building products from forests.
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ForestWorld Group
Source of tropical wood products from certified, sustainably managed forests.
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| SWIMMING POOLS |
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UV and Ozone Expected to Grow
Article by Matthew Baker on the expected growth in UV and ozone in swimming pool sanitation.
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O3 Water Systems Inc.
Ozone -- an alternative sanitation treatment to chlorine for swimming pools.
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Del Ozone
Del Ozone water treatment system for swimming pools.
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| PLAY STRUCTURES |
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Play Nation
Play Nation was the first playground equipment manufacturer to exclusively use arsenic-free lumber in their products. They offer backyard play structures built from redwood and ACQ-treated Southern yellow pine.
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Recycled Rubber Mulch
PermaLife recycles used tires into a soft, safe ground cover suitable for children's play spaces.
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| PROFESSIONAL/GENERAL |
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Building Green
Practical information on topics relating to sustainable design in teh built environment.
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Building Industry Professionals
The Building Industry Professional for Environmental Responsibility.
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LEED
U.S. Green Building Council information on LEED standards and certifications.
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| TOOLS |
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Earth-Friendly Garden Gear
Earth-friendly gardening gear--from tools to compost bins made from recycled materials.
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Garden Hardware Co.
High-quality gardening tools from a company with an environmentally concious mission.
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Mow and Mow Quiet, Please
A article by Roger B. Swain on electric lawn mowers, from the pages of Horticulture magazine.
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Real Goods
Products for an ecologically sustainable future.
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| MISC LAWN & GARDEN PRODUCTS |
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Recycled Plastic in the Garden
An article about what's new in recycled plastics for the lawn and garden.
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Recycled Plastic Garden Products
Links to companies producing recycled plastic furniture, edging, decking lumber and other items for the landscape.
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Recycled Landscaping Materials
Close the Loop offers a variety of recycled landscaping materials.
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