Watch for Other Toxics

We were excited to read the piece on HBCD in polystyrene and we thank you for taking a stand against its use in construction (see EBN Aug. 2009). However, we would encourage EBN to take a deeper look at alternative insulation materials, particularly relating to their toxicity and life-cycle impacts.

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