Although glass is known for being fully recyclable, the US Environmental Protection Agency states that only about one third of post-consumer glass actually gets recycled. A new glass-based building ...

In the early 1990s, the University of Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Transportation wanted to find out if shingles could be used for more than putting roofing on houses. Laboratory and ...

This hybrid resilient flooring is made with a renewable and recycled core composed of natural wood fibers encapsulated in resin and raw materials. It is 100-percent PVC-free, suitable for residential ...

Missouri is among the first states to use recycled tear-off shingles in road resurfacing and highway rebuilding projects, according to a report in the News-Leader (Springfield, Mo.). For the past two ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asphalt shingles are a common roofing material - and a common waste in home repair projects. In fact, every year 10 million tons of shingles are torn off roofs in ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced a new patented shingle recycling ...

Q: My asphalt shingle roof leaks again. I want to install a longer-lasting roof even if it costs more. Other than metal, what types of roofs are available and which are best for the environment? A: ...