1. EcoRock Daniel Silver MEEN 3344 Fall 2009

2. What Is EcoRock 1 st true green substitute for standard Drywall made from 85% industrial by-products engineered to be completely recyclable because it contains zero gypsum uses 80% less energy to produce than gypsum drywall

3. How It Is Made Does not use oven-heating process Industrial by-products: fly ash, slag, kiln dust & fillers React chemically when mixed with water & bind together After chemical reaction, paste is poured into sheets Uses only 20% of the energy when compared to gypsum drywall method

4. Characteristics/Advantages Termite resistant, contains no organic material such as cellulose or starch 50% more mold resistant Generates 60% less dust than drywall, making installation less of a chore Generates no mercury in production can be used as a pH additive for soils Can be safely disposed of Around $14–$20 per 4 X 8 ft. sheet

5. References http://home-interiors.suite101.com/article.cfm/ecorock_is_a_green_ building_drywall_substitute. http://www.cif.org/noms/2009/23_-_Ecologically_Improved_Drywall. pdf. http://www.ecolect.net/materials/view/ecorock http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/11/24/ecorock-drywall-by-serious- materials/ http://www.seriousmaterials.com/EcoRock_Claims.pdf