Construction
Even if you're not a DIY'er, knowing about construction waste and proper building materials is a must. Every homeowner, artist, craft enthusiast or builder will eventually deal with leftover construction materials such as wood, drywall or carpet. Many of these items can be sold for reuse, donated for community projects or recycled into something new.
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Tires Used to Build Earthquake-Resistant Homes
“It’s just a very beautiful way to use a very ugly piece of a cast-away part of industrialization,” …
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'De-urbanizing' Could Be Detroit's Survival Plan
In a plan of reverse urbanization of sorts, Detroit is plowing down its infamous crumbling defunct neighborhoods to …
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New System Rates Home Energy Efficiency
Similar to the miles per gallon rating for cars, a group in Oregon has created Energy Performance Score …
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North Carolina Adds Oysters to Its 'Banned From Landfills' List
Just when we thought we had heard of pretty much everything to recycle, from golf balls to crayons …
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As Solar Power Advances, Disposal Will Become an Issue
The Utility Solar Assessment Study estimates that solar energy will account for 10 percent of electricity use in …
