Rapidly Renewable Materials

The use of rapidly renewable alternatives to conventional building products can both reduce the environmental impact of building and provide a ‘natural’ palette of colors and materials. Rapidly renewable materials, as the name implies, are materials that regenerate quickly. Some examples include bamboo which is a grass, and cork and rubber which can be harvested without killing the tree from which they are harvested. The Zoo Atlanta Conservation Action Resource Center features bamboo panels, bamboo stalks, and natural linoleum (made from linseed oil, powdered cork, and other natural materials).

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