A biodegradable, thermoplastic derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch or sugarcanes.
PLA, sometimes referred to as ‘corn plastic’ is used to make biodegradable ‘plastic’ cups and other items.
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Letting natural light into a space through glazing with the intent of reducing or eliminating electric lighting, and thereby the energy consumption of a building.
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A measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry.
The bigger the number, the better the building insulation’s effectiveness.
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The process of converting an industrial nutrient (material) into something of similar or greater value, in its second life.
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A new discipline that studies nature’s best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems.
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