As the weeks go on, and the temperature struggles to stay above freezing, the browns are turning to green, and bright colors are popping up left and right. The rebirth of nature’s plant life is among us once again. Such a beautiful time to walk around and see tulips, and daffodils, as well as green buds starting [...]
Structural insulated panels, known as SIP’s, are prefabricated structural panels consisting of a rigid foam core, typically expanded polystyrene (EPS), faced with structural skins (typically OSB). These panels are promoted for their thermal efficiency, an air tight envelope, and savings in labor costs resulting from faster erection compared to typical stick framing construction.
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With Earth Day rapidly approaching, the environmentally-conscious feel even more inclined to take action. Earth Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, April 22, will serve as a pivotal turning point for those committed to a life of sustainability. This national holiday will also serve as a day to reach out to friends, family, and even strangers, by leading by example, [...]
The Earth Awards are a global search for creative solutions to ecological and social challenges. They are broken into six categories: Built Environment, Product, Future, Systems, Fashion and Social Justice. The Awards are committed to transforming the winners into market-ready solutions. For more information visit www.theearthawards.org
This week, April 5-11, is the second annual National Cell Phone Recycling Week. The EPA’s Plug-In To eCycling program is encouraging Americans to turn in those old cell phones for re-use and recycling in cooperation with retailers, service providers, and cell phone manufacturers.
According to the EPA, the energy saved by recycling one cell phone is [...]
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Most businesses steer away from using solar panels on their buildings because it is not aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Piksol created a solar cell that creates an interesting facade through shadows. This new product closes the gap between beauty and energy efficiency, thereby giving us every reason to become more sustainable in the world. Check [...]
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