Information on green, recycled, eco-friendly and sustainable surfaces
At the end of 2016, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its annual list of the Top 10 Countries for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) outside the United States. These countries represent the expansion of and growing demand for LEED-certified buildings internationally....
The 16th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE), an event focused on making an environmentally-friendly impact on Southern California held on April 20 is calling for speaker abstracts for the event. Abstracts are due February 10. The 2017 MGBCE theme is Connected Cities: Economic,...
Genesis Associates, a leading national design firm, has chosen to use three green materials manufactured by TorZo Sustainable Surfaces in the redesign of Hollywood Casinos in Jamul, Calif., just outside San Diego. The firm has partnered with Hollywood Casinos for several years now, designing remodels at...
Using materials made from or that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a sure way to reduce your chances for LEED certification and building or remodeling a truly green habitable structure. However, some builders and fabricators forget that many of the cleaning solutions they recommend to...
Every year, the National Remodeling Foundation (NRF) accepts scholarship applications from anyone pursuing a career in remodeling. Scholarship recipients can then use the awards at accredited colleges and universities for classes related to the industry. Alternately, the scholarships can be used for industry-accredited certifications, including those...
A group of influential architects and green-building advocates have expressed concerns about the future of the sustainable building movement under the administration of President Donald Trump. These concerns were recently brought to light in an article published in the Architectural Record: What the New Administration Could...
According to Recycling Today and numerous local newspapers and TV news outlets, Waste Connections of Tennessee has discontinued the curbside collection of glass for its recycling program as of January 1, 2017. This affects several major cities in the eastern region of Tennessee, including Maryville, Alcoa,...
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) believes that managing waste and saving the environment are necessary goals for both individuals and businesses, and the association promotes this value in several ways. The KCMA not only provides written materials on its website but also offers certification for...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment has filed an open letter for commentary and signatures on the electronic petition website iPetitions. The letter reconfirms the committee’s devotion to environmental sustainability and provides a reminder that credentialed architects have a legal requirement to...
Eco Crush, LLC is a manufacturer and fabricator of sustainable engineered stone located in Bend, Ore. The slabs are both durable and attractive while containing high levels post-consumer recycled content. The company’s proprietary manufacturing process and unique aggregate blend creates a natural-looking slab that can be...
A new research report, Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington, D.C., published by Capital E, a consultancy firm specializing in green living strategies, demonstrates how new technology can slow climate change, strengthen urban equity and enhance public health. By adopting and implementing smart surfaces, the city would also...
By Jessica McNaughton I love the products we sell. Everyone on our staff loves the products we sell. They are bright, colorful, exciting and have a great story. They are not just like everything else. They are not copycats that are simply cheaper. They are themselves,...
This eye-catching slideshow presentation produced by Coldspring answers some of the most common questions about the Natural Dimension Stone Sustainability Standard and how it can be used to help green building projects.
A new, privately owned recycling facility is being built in Logan, Utah, in hopes of keeping recyclable material from several states out of the landfill including construction and building demolition waste, as well as glass. The facility, to be known as Revolve, will process 220 different...
Arup, a global consulting engineering business, together with Grosvenor, a privately owned global property group, have unveiled an innovative new ‘living wall’ scaffolding system in Mayfair, U.K., which the organizations believe haves the potential to reduce air pollution by up to 20 percent. The structure, which...
Made from more than 90 percent recycled metal, Metal in Counters countertop product offers a highly sustainable design. In addition to its recycled content, the product can be finished many times over and can be totally recycled into reusable metal. According to the company, one major...
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