Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

There’s no reason household cast-offs should be destined for the dump—plenty of nearby agencies are more than willing to give your old stuff a second life. Frost King "No Itch" Insulation is made from ...

During the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) 2019 Convention & Exposition April 8-11 in Los Angeles, the Spotlight on Plastics highlighted some unique products that are starting to ...

Answer: I have a lot of thoughts about that, especially since some construction materials are still hard to come by or are taking a long time to arrive. First, maximizing the opportunity to utilize ...

Almost two decades ago, in the downtown corridor of Columbus, Ohio, the century-old landmarked Lazarus Building underwent an extensive renovation to save the department store and restore it to its ...

<p>It was not Paul Hughes' lifelong dream to sell gently-used flooring and powder-blue toilets.</p> <p>But when the Fairfax man saw that local governments were not lining up to get into the recycling ...

In recent years, recycled building materials have become increasingly popular in the world of construction and home design. From glass to newspaper, your recyclables are being turned into a wide range ...

Researchers are transforming recycled cardboard into a strong, low-carbon building material that could reshape future ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...