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1. Choose materials with recycled content.

2. For heavy traffic areas (kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways) decide whether you need a hard surface or a resilient surface.

3. Decide how much time you’re willing to devote and what kinds of cleaning products you are willing to use to maintain your flooring.

4. Choose installers that use installation method that will use materials that won’t affect the environmental health of your home.

5. Ask what happens to a product after its useful life.

6. Ask about the manufacturer’s environmental policy.

7. Get proof that your wood flooring was sustainably harvested, reclaimed, or salvaged.