[Infographic] Green Alternatives to Conventional Building Materials

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Green buildings can reduce energy use by between 30 and 50 percent while only costing between three and five percent more thean conventional buildings t...

Green buildings can reduce energy use by between 30 and 50 percent while only costing between three and five percent more thean conventional buildings to construct.

With this in mind, construction training expert Able Skills has produced an infographic outlining some of the best green solutions construction companies can find.

Areas of construction covered include insulation, flooring and structural with respective green suggestions including wool, bamboo and even straw bales. 

Take a look at the infographic below to find out more:

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