Transforming the Materials Economy Written by Alex Nicoll (http://www.newgreeneconomy.com) The Materials Economy The Materials Economy has been the driving force behind U.S. economics since the Second World War. The name refers to the raw materials from which its products are made. The marketing and sale of these products is what keeps the Materials Economy in motion‚ while exhausting natural resources and generating incalculable amounts of waste. Consumer products manufactured and sold in
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ImageFirst Signs is a custom signage manufacturer located in Grinnell‚ Iowa. ImageFirst Signs offers a wide variety of expertise including: design‚ fiberglass signs‚ prototype‚ as well as project management‚ and site survey and installation. The purpose of this project is to reallocate the space in their facility‚ to help accommodate the high volume production they experience for most of the year. Their facility is experiencing a lack of space because of the continuous need for staging areas‚ shelving
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What if you could experience the relaxation and benefits of a health spa right in your own backyard? You’ll be surprised at how easy swim spas are to install‚ and Hot Tub Outlet of Littleton‚ CO‚ offers homeowners a chance to browse through their selection of hot tubs‚ swim spas‚ and jacuzzis. Speak with these professionals and find the ideal fit for your property today. As a locally-owned business‚ Hot Tub Outlet works to provide the most affordable hot tubs and swim spas around. This product is
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the fresh air in for great ventilation. It’s got all the goods: Tall 72" center height for extra head room; 2 large double "D" doors; 3/4 Rainfly with entry eaves over door is long enough to cover all windows for weather protection; Shock-corded fiberglass poles; Polyethylene floor is polyurethane coated for weather resistance; Includes stakes and carry bag;
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blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (Blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color) ... but there are fabrics that will not accept dye such as ... * Fabrics with 50% or more polyester content * 100% acrylic‚ fiberglass‚ or metallic fibers * Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs) * Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellents * Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staining * Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled
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Ecofriendly Classroom Features: Lighting‚ Ventilation and Climate Control Ecofriendly classroom features include daylighting‚ high air quality‚ temperature control‚ and smart automation. Automating these features ensures that classroom occupants can focus on their learning while being as environmentally friendly as possible. The larger task of education is to help expand our sense of ecological and human possibilities.... It is possible to construct buildings that promote ecological imagination
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kettledrums were introduced into Europe as early as the 13th century. The European kettledrum ‚ which is used in American orchestras also‚ derives its special sound from the size and shape and diameter of its bowl. This bowl is usually made of copper or fiberglass. Another primary drum is the snare drum. It was developed drom double-skinned drum of medieval times known as the tabor. This drum‚ also called a side drum ‚ has its distinctive feature several gut or wire strings that stretch across the instruments
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cement. It is produced in 40 states. Ball clay is used in floor and wall tile. Bentonite is used for drilling mud‚ pet waste absorbent‚ iron ore pelletizing and foundry sand bond. Kaolin is used for paper coating and filling‚ refractory products‚ fiberglass‚ paint‚ rubber and catalyst manufacture. Common clay is used in brick‚ light aggregate and cement. The U.S. was not import reliant in 2012. Copper Used in building construction‚ electric and electronic products (cables and wires‚ switches‚ plumbing
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Asbestos is a natural heat- and electricity-resistant fiber that is mined from the earth. It has been around for as long as 2000 years back. The ancient Greeks named it "asbestos" which means "inextinguishable" because fire does not consume it. They used it as wicks for the vestal virgins’ eternal flames. And even then‚ they had already noticed that slaves who often came in contact with asbestos developed a "sickness of the lungs." Nonetheless‚ they were so fascinated with what they considered its
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First generation (1970–1974) The Challenger was described in a book about 1960s American cars as Dodge’s "answer to the Mustang and Camaro. It was one of two Chrysler E-body cars‚ the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth Barracuda. "Both the Challenger and Barracuda were available in a staggering number of trim and option levels" and were intended "to compete against cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang‚ and to do it while offering virtually every engine in Chrysler’s inventory."
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