[SustainableTompkins] paperstone and floor coverings

[Margaret McCasland]

Great link!  Thanks!  --Margaret

>I believe Foster Custom in Ithaca stocks and installs either 
>Paperstone or a similar product.
>
>As far as linoleum goes, you sound like you are already aware that 
>natural and vinyl linoleum are very different products. I assume you 
>have run across the recent "life cycle analysis" critique proving 
>vinyl is more environmentally friendly - here's the debunk:
>http://www.healthybuilding.net/news/lca-091604.html
>
>Most valid sounding complaints I've heard on natural linoleum is 
>energy-use in baking process and transport as most linoleum is made in 
>Europe. (though even if all else was equal I'm not sure how that 
>compares to vinyl floorings energy use in production or transportation 
>from wherever it is made). There's also the issues of people using 
>natural linoleum but then not choosing appropriate adhesives or 
>sealers. Linoleum also has a natural linseed odor when first installed.
>
>ej