Items Tagged with 'waste'

The Armstrong® Ceilings Recycling Program is celebrating 25 years of providing a responsible end-of-life solution for ceilings and reducing construction waste on commercial renovation projects.

On December 11th at the 20th Annual Green Gala, the USGBC California community will honor movers and shakers from across the state’s green building industry during the 14th Annual California Green Building Awards and Community Awards. 

This effort prevents over 40 million metric tons of greenhouse gases annually, equivalent to the amount sequestered by 48 million acres of forest—an area spanning eight U.S. states.

To achieve substantial environmental impact, a broader framework that connects biophilic elements with green building practices is imperative for sustainable construction.

This report reflects the company’s journey towards transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies and offerings.

Understanding your project’s carbon footprint, which measures the total greenhouse gas emissions from construction activities, is crucial. This calculation impacts the environment and the project’s long-term viability and compliance with increasingly stringent global regulations.

Following two years of investment, transformation and growth, Covanta, which has been known as a leading waste-to-energy provider, announced the next milestone in its strategic evolution as a pioneering sustainable waste solutions company with its new identity: Reworld™.

Solatube International, a Kingspan Light + Air company and the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), announced that it has been awarded the highly coveted innovator certification by the California Green Business Network for its two facilities in Vista, Calif. 

Jennifer Oblock, executive director of Chemical Fabrics and Film Association-Vinyl Roofing Division, will present an article on PVC (vinyl) roof recycling at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas, on March 4.

If PVC is categorized as hazardous waste, the EPA would have to develop a comprehensive framework to ensure its treatment, storage and disposal. This would likely be very costly, burdensome and particularly hit small businesses hard.