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In adherence to Greenroofs.com’s definition as a dynamic interactive website, online media company, vibrant social network, and comprehensive resource Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture promoting People, Projects & Solutions where we cover the earth friendly technologies of living green infrastructure, low impact development, and related sustainable energies through projects, news, events, video, social networking, marketing, and exclusive features on Greenroofs.com; to our Company Vision to inform and engage; and to our Company Mission which is to connect people, Greenroofs.com is a collaborative platform and catalyst for our growing industry.

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