Great link! Thanks! --Margaret
>I believe Foster Custom in Ithaca stocks and installs either >Paperstone or a similar product. > >As far as linoleum goes, you sound like you are already aware that >natural and vinyl linoleum are very different products. I assume you >have run across the recent "life cycle analysis" critique proving >vinyl is more environmentally friendly - here's the debunk: >http://www.healthybuilding.net/news/lca-091604.html > >Most valid sounding complaints I've heard on natural linoleum is >energy-use in baking process and transport as most linoleum is made in >Europe. (though even if all else was equal I'm not sure how that >compares to vinyl floorings energy use in production or transportation >from wherever it is made). There's also the issues of people using >natural linoleum but then not choosing appropriate adhesives or >sealers. Linoleum also has a natural linseed odor when first installed. > >ej _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
