Alternatives to PVC: An Economic Analysis

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  • Frank Ackerman
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This much should be self-evident: a material should not be used in green buildings if it is uniquely toxic or carcinogenic, if it causes high levels of harm to workers, communities, and the natural environment both in production and in disposal. Rather, replacement of such a material with less toxic alternatives should be a priority for environmentally concerned architects, designers, and builders.

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تاریخ انتشار 2002