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Cheap, Biodegradable Carpeting Eliminates Latex, Cuts Energy Consumption In Half
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Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are usually carted off to landfills or incinerated rather than recycled at the end of their useful life. However, researchers at UPC's Terrassa Campus have come up with an eco-friendly solution. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
