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If 10,000 NY Biters install a new 650-sq-ft floor using a renewable material like cork instead of uncertified hardwood, we'll save enough trees to fill Central Park twice.
Until the mid-1600s, French winemakers used oil-soaked rags instead of corks to seal bottles.
Re-Constructive Surgery
The Bite
When your pad needs a facelift, the last thing you have time to do is run around the city searching for eco-friendly options. So we did it for you. Green Depot stocks all sorts of home makeover supplies (including superfriendly pros who can give you DIY advice) under one roof. Wanna change the color of your walls without adding to the ozone? Pick up a gallon of low-VOC paint. Need something new underfoot? Step it up for cork tiles, which are not only sustainable (cork is the only tree that can regenerate its bark after harvesting), but also mold, mildew, and rot resistant. And if your place just needs a good scrub-down, Green Depot carries a wide range of chem-free cleaning products to tackle everything from grimy grout to carpet stains. You may not get a new lease on life (or your apartment), but it'll be a true improvement, for your home and the planet.Wanna Try?
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Oct 02,2007
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