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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recycled building materials–those that are reclaimed when a building is deconstructed rather than demolished– play an important role in reducing emissions and air pollution and uplifting communities.

When you think about building a house, what materials come to mind? Brick, wood and metal all come to mind; there are also ...

Demolition of the Atrium International building in Warsaw, photo: Piotr Molecki/East News The London Design Biennale takes place from 1 to 25 June 2023 in the capital of Great Britain. It is an ...

Discarded army and police uniforms are being recycled into construction material for government buildings in a trial to ...

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 ...