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| Laminate |
| This term refers to thin layers of material that are bonded together to create a strong, durable... more |
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| Latex |
| It's in rubber gloves, elastic bands, and even birthday-party balloons. This natural resin, which... more |
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| Leaching |
| Not related to bloodsucking leeches, but arguably as objectionable, this term refers to the drawing... more |
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| Lead |
| You definitely want to get the lead out. Although it has been widely used for centuries-in products... more |
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| Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) |
| For green builders, this is both a benchmark and a support system. The U.S. Green Building Council... more |
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| Life cycle |
| Everything has a lifespan, whether it's a person, a planet, or a house. This term, in green design... more |
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| Linoleum |
| Poor Linoleum. This flooring material hung out with some questionable characters back in the... more |
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| Low flush toilet |
| A water-saving toilet that still gets the job done. Low-flush toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons... more |
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| Low impact dye |
| Ever had a red sock turn all your white shirts pink in the wash? That's one of the troubles of... more |
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| Low-emissivity (Low-E) window |
| Want to let the light in but keep the heat out? A low-E window can do just that. It has been coated... more |
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