As hurricanes and wildfires get increasingly violent, homeowners are looking for ways not only to help the environment, but to protect their own homes, too. In 2023, there were 28 major weather and ...
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12 Sustainable Materials To Know

Generally speaking, a construction material is sustainable if you can produce and dispose of it with minimal impact on the ...
More than 30 % of the EU's waste and over 40 % of global emissions are generated by the construction industry. The waste produced in this sector is particularly challenging to manage as it is diverse ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — T2Earth, a sustainable building materials company, announces the launch of OnWood Plywood, an eco-friendly fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW). Made without toxic chemicals, OnWood ...
Every year, researchers create new and more exciting sustainable materials that can help save our planet. In pursuit of plastic alternatives, what are these materials made of? Here are some of the ...
WASHINGTON – Sixteen small businesses will help the U.S. Army meet the goals of the Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan and the Army Climate Strategy via environmentally friendly ...
The use of hemp as a material is gaining speed across industries, including health and beauty, textiles, food and more. One of the industries that now utilizes it is in construction. Hemp can be used ...
Skilled and reliable plumbing contractors will always be highly-valued, after all, no building project can be completed without an appropriate plumbing system. However, as we’ve seen across all major ...
Green Building Materials are transforming India’s construction by cutting emissions, lowering costs and supporting policy-led ...
The quest for environmentally sustainable building materials has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years, reflecting a global shift towards eco-conscious construction practices. Sustainable ...
The recently concluded 2025 Indonesia Building Materials Exhibition (THE INDOBUILDTECH) served as a significant platform for ...