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Bagasse
Here's a sweet find: This byproduct of sugarcane processing is a type of biomass, an organic,... more
 
Bamboo fabric
What's soft and light and "green" all over? This fabric, which is made from the pulp of the same... more
 
Bamboo flooring
Not just for pandas anymore, bamboo is an up-and-coming option for flooring. This eco-friendly... more
 
Batt insulation
A familiar sight in unfinished attics, this material is also called blanket insulation. It is... more
 
Bioaccumulate
Exposure to dangerous chemicals adds up over time. This term refers to just that-the gradual... more
 
Biodegradable
Nine lives might be fine for a cat, but when it comes to trash, who wants it to last forever? A... more
 
Biodiversity
This is the great variety of life, in all its forms. The term refers to diversity in a range of... more
 
Biomass
Renewable energy doesn't come only from the sun, wind, and water. Biomass, which is any organic,... more
 
Bioplastic
If The Graduate were remade today, it might be this phrase ringing in Dustin Hoffman's ears as the... more
 
Blown-in insulation
There are numerous ways to add a layer of protection between your interior living spaces and the... more
 
Borate
This mineral is a salt of boric acid. Borate is often added to cellulose, cotton, and other natural... more
 
Brownfield
It's more than just a bad view. Ever wonder why that old factory site or gas station was never... more
 
Building envelope
In a nutshell, it's the shell: Everything that separates and protects indoors from out-including... more
 

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   Turn the Dial on Your Pool Heater

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   Pressure-treated wood

This is wood that is used mostly for outdoor construction-in decks, for example. Pressure-treated wood has been chemically impregnated with preservatives that resist rot and insects. While this treatment can make wood durable and long-lasting (definitely a plus for the environment), the wood must be handled with care. Working with it (cutting it and producing sawdust, for example) can lead to dangerous exposure to the toxic chemicals that permeate the wood; disposing of it is also a problem, as it must be treated as hazardous waste. Pressure-treated wood should never be burned, as it can create toxic fumes and ash.
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