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Consider:

Can toxic or material-intensive components of the flooring be replaced with other options or eliminated altogether?
For example, edge-tacking carpet instead of gluing.
Another example is integral cushion carpet that doesn't require a separate pad.

Can the structural floor serve as the finish flooring?
For example, stained concrete can allow the slab itself to provide an attractive residential or commercial flooring.
Sometimes a finished subfloor can eliminate the need for a separate flooring product.


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