Deconstructing with Construction Junction
A Pittsburgh-based nonprofit has made a name for itself by offering up reusable building and surplus materials. Continue…
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FlipFlop Recycling Company Turns Kenya’s Trash to Treasure
A Nairobi-based company repurposes flip-flops that wash ashore into new toys, games, gifts and accessories. Continue reading →
E-Waste 101: A Recycling Primer
Knowing how to properly recycle e-waste can ensure a safer, healthier tomorrow for us all. Continue reading →
Urban Mining Industry to be Worth Nearly $2B by 2017
A new report states that the urban mining industry's compound annual growth rate will stay strong at 4%.…
Olympic Stadium Wrapping Bound for Rio, Uganda
The 306 fabric sheets used to adorn London's stadium will travel around the world to be reused. Continue…
London 2012: McDonald’s Chooses Bioplastic Packaging, Will Recycle 75% of Building
McDonald's use of bioplastic utensils and containers meets the sustainability goals for the Games, but its temporary restaurant…
Electronics Producer Responsibility Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate
An electronics producer responsibility bill has passed the Senate in Massachusetts and is before a House committee. Senate…
Why Engineers See Sustainability Differently
I am completing a few searches right now for sustainability professionals with engineering backgrounds. It got me to…