Has anyone compared the overall carbon footprints of different countertop materials (e.g., mined vs. manufactured stone)?
— Gail Merritt
Green lca Questions
What do you think of Alside’s new composite wood siding product?
— Alice Nelsen, St. Charles, MO
We’re trying to figure out what type of wood to use for an outdoor deck. Any advice?
— Melissa Carlson, Boston, MA
Which species of wood are the most sustainable?
— Judy Torrance, Houston, TX
What are the best low-maintenance, durable stains and urethane finishes for wood floors?
— Zoe Redick, Scottsdale, AZ
What resources are used to manufacture natural fiber carpet?
— Christine Wong, Ithaca, NY
Should I choose vinyl or non-vinyl replacement windows?
— Laura Burdick, Alexandria, VA
Are old appliances green because we are reusing, or not green because they are not Energy Star?
— Chris Tissot, North Hollywood, CA
Is there a greener alternative to polyethylene housewrap?
— Oresta Korbutiak, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Should I worry about the mercury in fluorescent light bulbs?
— Craig Dunlappe, Albany, CA
It's nice to know about green flooring, but can you shed any light on not-so-green products?
— Karen Kieny, Teaneck, NJ
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