Reuse and repair provisions are part of these states' proposed textile EPR bills. Meanwhile, California is mulling three ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ReCONNstruction Center, a nonprofit building materials reuse store in New Britain, is helping to save tens of thousands of ...

Recent research in Sweden and Finland shows how used concrete's lifespan can be extended another 50 to 100 years when incorporated into new construction. A team from KTH Royal Institute of Technology ...

Workers sort through garbage to see what's in landfills. (IA DNR photo) The Iowa DNR has released three studies on the environmental and economic impacts of recycling in the state. The DNR’s Laurie ...

Although the circular economy involves other principles such as the regeneration of natural systems, the reuse or recycling of materials plays an important role in contributing to the reduction of ...

Spring will be here before you know it! One minute the beds are quiet and muddy, and the next you’re knee-deep in seed trays, ...

Reusing and recycling construction and demolition (C&D) materials in Colorado have come a long way in the past decade. This practice can cut overall project expenses by: Avoiding disposal and ...

Construction waste comes in many forms. From scrap materials such as wood, brick, metal and asphalt during construction to broken glass, concrete and rocks during demolition. Some of these materials ...