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Eco-friendly building materials for green construction

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Half the world relies on concrete as one of the main material for building construction . However, concrete could harm the environment more than it helping. These days, house owners are going in for several green alternatives for building material which can have a lower impact on the environment. ·         Straw bale : Unlike other recycled materials, the straw bale can be used in its raw state. It requires no further processing and is quite affordable. Straw bale naturally provides high level of insulation for climate change. It is a low carbon building material. ·         Grasscrete :  Grasscrete is a green alternative to standard concrete surfaces. It is ideal for parking lots, driveways and access roads. It is beneficial for businesses and developers as it drains about the same rate. ·         Hempcrete : Made using the woody interior of the cannabi...