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Why Distribute "Green" Products?

Buildings consume or are responsible for:

40% of the world's total energy use,
30% of raw materials consumption,
25% of timber harvest,
35% of the world's CO2 emissions,
16% of fresh water withdrawal,
40% of municipal solid waste destined for local landfills, and
50% of ozone-depleting CFCs still in use.

(source: Worldwatch Paper #124 - http://www.worldwatch.org/)

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Partner: The North Carolina Solar Center
Partner: The Energy Star Web Site Partner: State Energy Office
Sponsor: North Carolina State University
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