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Facts About Shingles

Leah Blunt, May 22nd, 2012

Here are a few interesting facts about asphalt shingles: 5: Percentage of annual building related waste contributed by shingles 11: Millions of tons of shingle tear-off waste and scrap produced by the U.S. annually 67: Percentage of the roofing market that asphalt shingles constitute 200: Feet of a two-lane highway that can be paved by the shingles from one average sized home 750,000- 1 Million: ... read more

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Shingles 101

Leah Blunt, May 22nd, 2012

Why use asphalt shingles? Asphalt shingles are  widely used because they are economical and easily installed compared to most alternative roofing types. They are long lasting and available in a wide range of styles and colors. What are shingles made of? Asphalt shingles are made from four basic components: Reinforced mat, typically made of fiberglass Asphalt Mineral granules Mineral filler/stabilizer The felt backing is saturated with asphalt, and ... read more

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Choose the Right Contractor

Leah Blunt, May 22nd, 2012

  Go with a contractor as committed to recycling shingles as you are. It’s a way to help save the planet. When you choose a contractor who recycles torn-off shingles, you get reassurance that your old shingles won’t end up in a landfill. You can help reduce landfill waste—by the ton. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), every year 88 million ... read more

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Shingles

Leah Blunt, May 9th, 2012


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What Your New Home Will Look Like in 2015

Mother Nature Network, October 19th, 2011

Written by Matt Hickman, MNN The fact that the average American home is slowly but surely shrinking — and will most likely continue to do so if and when the country shakes off its current financial woes —isn’t exactly revolutionary news. But when members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) were asked earlier this year what ... read more

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5 Amazing Structures Made from Plastic Bottles

Megan Dobransky, September 19th, 2011

Reuse is often just as important as recycling, but the five projects take reuse to another level. To learn more about plastic bottle recycling and reuse visit the International Bottled Water Association's website. EcoARK The innovative and very impressive EcoARK in Taiwan is a monument to recycling. The three-story tall building, complete with an amphitheater and exhibition hall, was constructed ... read more

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Innovators in Plastic Recycling Awarded

Megan Dobransky, July 28th, 2011

The American Chemistry Council announced the very first winners of their Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards. “We wanted to call attention to the advancements and innovative thinking going on in plastics recycling,” said Steve Russell, Vice President of Plastics for the ACC. “As we looked closely, these three companies really rose to the top.” Axion International, Inc. Axion is a New ... read more

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Tagged greenbuilding, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, plasticbag, recycle, recycled

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Op-Ed: Eco-Conscious Construction

Wes Muir, May 2nd, 2011

As we all know, the housing market continues to be one of the primary sectors lagging in our economy, behind jobs and manufacturing. But still Americans continue to demolish, remodel or build homes. Whether it’s refreshing old kitchen countertops, adding a sunroom to the back of the house or building a new home for a growing family, there’s always ... read more

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The Coolest Earth Day Events

Earth911, April 18th, 2011

It's the most wonderful time of the green year: Earth Week. April 18-22, Earth911 will host, promote and participate in a series of events to rally our readers to get involved for the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. We've partnered with Kimpton's FireSky Resort & Spa in sunny Scottsdale, Ariz. (our hometown!) and their Earth Care Week to put ... read more

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Tagged appliances, cell phones, computers, greenbuilding, mp3player, television

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Recyclebank Launches Green Your Home Challenge

Alexis Petru, April 14th, 2011

Recyclebank already rewards participants for adopting greener habits like recycling with discounts and deals from local and national businesses. Now the New York-based company is offering more than 100 prizes to people who pledge to take green actions in their homes and motivate their friends to do the same with the Green Your Home challenge. Each week on ... read more

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Tagged appliances, greenbuilding, kitchen, organic, recycle, tablet

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