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http://www.ted.com Kevin Surace suggests we rethink basic construction materials -- such as the familiar wallboard -- to reduce the huge carbon footprint generated by the manufacturing and construction of our buildings. He introduces EcoRock, a clean, recyclable and energy-efficient drywall created by his team at Serious Materials.

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  • Not a lecture, a cheap ad, but for a solid product.

  • i hope your windows are better quality than Vista.. i don't want my house to crash lol

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  • I am the grEATEST DRYWALLER THAT HAS EVER LIVED. SHOW ME HOW THIS WORKS.

  • how do you install and finish? I am the greatest drywaller that has ever lived and i can prove it to you, I want to know how I can use these products in my next build or renovation.

  • I don't get the end music thing...

  • yes he talks about CO2 but what about the Chinese coal plant that comes on line everyday, and CO2 to ship it across the Pacific. I want American drywall!

  • The CO2 thing is non issue to me but in terms of environmental damage this drywall is truely helpful.

  • What is that horrible piece of "music" at the end!? It's unbelievable irritating to even listen to accidentally! White noise is better than that

  • when he spoke about creating green collar jobs...

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