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State adopts greenest building codes



Green Tip of the Week: State adopts greenest building codes 

Dubbed Calgreen, the greenest building code in the nation will take effect January 2011 in California and will require builders to install plumbing that cuts indoor water use, diverts 50 percent of construction waste from landfills to recycling, and uses low-pollutant paints, carpets, and floorings among other provisions. Click here for complete details.