[TheForge] Green concrete

[James Binnion]

On Jan 19, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Jerry Frost wrote:

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> From: <wmullett at bright.net>
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>> As an architect, I think it is great that the users
>> are finally asking us to consider the environment
>> when we build.  But I am also very tired of the
>> manufacturers, producers and salesmen who push
>> "green" when there really isn't much green there.
>>
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> You mean like the Dyson company making the use of
> induction motors in their vacuums a GREEN issue because
> it reduces their carbon footprint?

There is so much hype in the "Green" products area it makes me ill. It  
is a hucksters dream though because there is no definition therefore  
any product can be "Green" all you have to do is say it is and poof  
there you go you are now selling "Green" products.

Jim


James Binnion
jbin at well.com