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kervis:
 ;D

Chad:

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 Likely linoleum, as it is a "greener" choice.
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Maybe you could put some sod down. Nothing is greener than that. ;)

drewstar:
"Likely linoleum, as it is a "greener" choice."

I was curious about this, (isn't linoleum a vinly product? how could it be greener than wood or stone??)

Huh....the more you know:

From Wiki:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linoleum

Linoleum is a floor covering made from solidified linseed oil (linoxyn) in combination with wood flour or cork dust over a burlap or canvas backing. Pigments may be added to the materials used. In modern lay parlance, linoleum is often incorrectly used to describe vinyl flooring


HOWEVER.....

Linoleum as a floor covering has been largely replaced with polyvinyl chloride, which has similar properties of flexibility and durability, but which has greater brightness and translucency and which is relatively less flammable. Like all vinyl products, the combustion products are highly toxic and the normal outgassing products of vinyl are considered by some to be the cause of various health problems[citation needed] and may also be either causes or irritants in cases of multiple chemical sensitivity


BUT you can still find the "real stuff":

Because it is made of organic materials and is purportedly non-allergenic in nature, high quality linoleum is still in use in many places (especially in non-allergenic homes, hospitals and health care facilities). The design and inlaying of various colors to form patterns reflecting the shape and use of a room is a highly respected craft.


And here I thought I wouldn't learn a darn thing today.  ;)

anne:
I am always glad to contribute to anyone's "green" education!!!!

http://www.themarmoleumstore.com/framework/DesktopDefault.aspx?menu_id=29&old_menu_id=29&ssm=1

http://www.greensacramento.com/flooring_rugs.html

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