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This is a book by two researchers who set out to find ways to build and manufacture things friendly to the environment. Their approach varies radically from the usual ecological approach, which, as the authors say, is to "be less bad." The typical approach tries to reduce the amount of toxins in a product, or attempts to collect and recycle goods, or to add expensive and bulky fixes to existing systems. Instead, the authors suggest that designers and manufacturers rethink and redesign materials with their end uses in mind. Using materials that are nontoxic and also that easily break down into quality materials results in byproducts that can be easily reused to manufacture items of first quality. The authors also recommend planning buildings and industrial complexes that utilize the surrounding environment for heating, cooling, and beautiful design. The strength of this book is that the suggestions here are not merely...
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