Information on green, recycled, eco-friendly and sustainable surfaces
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...
IceStone, PaperStone and Durat have joined to form a coalition of sustainable creators. After the success of Modern Surfaces at Greenbuild 2016, the sustainable collaboration brings their booth to The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, January 10-12, 2017. Modern Surfaces was formed in...
According to a recently published article, a new study shows there are significant benefits to working in a “green building”. The study compared statistics of workers in certified green buildings against those of people who worked in standard buildings. The results showed that those working in...
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...
The leadership of Trend Group moved early and aggressively to reduce the ecological impact of its processes and products. Products are designed specifically to consume fewer raw materials and to have extended durability. Trend’s innovative engineered surfaces require 60 percent less raw material and incorporate both...
Sustainable home design is one of the hottest trends and more people are waking up to the fact that our trees and forests are in danger, and everyone should do their part to help battle deforestation. One way you can save an extra tree from being...
JM Lifestyles introduced a unique new product called Woodform Concrete. WoodForm Concrete is a lightweight engineered composite that looks like wood and acts like stone. According to the company, it will not split, crack, splinter, stain or rot. Multiple color choices, edge details and accessories are...
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,...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors announced that Mahesh Ramanujam has completed the transition into his new role as president and CEO of USGBC, effective Nov. 4, 2016. He will also serve as president and CEO of USGBC’s sister organization, Green Business Certification...
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.
3form introduced a surfacing material made entirely from recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). The product, named 100 Percent, is recycled into sheets from 100 percent post-consumer packaging and transformed into a high design surfacing material. Designers have the option to make a sustainable move and incorporate...
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...
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