2. Use increments of 2â0. One estimate suggested 1/6 th of the materials purchased end up in the landfill. Reducing waste in construction means maximizing material usage. With few exceptions lumber, drywall, flooring, sheeting of various types are provided in 2â0â increments (i.e.
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Biotechnology (biotech) involves the study and use of living organisms or cell processes to make useful products. The first person to produce beer by using the process of fermentation could be described as an amateur biotechnologist. Over time, the term evolved as biotechnology advanced in areas such as drug development, human and animal nutrition, agricultural improvements, and environmental protection. The cloning of insulin, used to treat diabetics, was one of the earliest modern breakthroughs in biotechnology.