Dwell

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

According to the EPA , an estimated nine million tons of furniture were sent to landfills in 2018. As consumer demand —and willingness to pay more—for sustainable products has increased, companies are starting to take steps to reduce their environmental impacts. We continue to look for the easy out," Addington says. "We

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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Community Architect

JUNE 10, 2021

What are the materials we commonly use to build, how are they made, where do they come from and how sustainable are they? According to a 2017 United Nations Environment Programme study the manufacture of building materials alone makes up 11% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. What is their carbon footprint?

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Westeck News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s estimated that approximately 20 per cent of Canadian households experience energy poverty due to the disproportionate cost of heating their homes compared to their incomes. facebook twitter pinterest linkedin houzz instagram youtube About Westeck Windows and Doors Westeck is a premier manufacturer of windows and doors.

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2023

How and why new products are developed is driven by social dynamics, regulations and economic forces." The wrap is currently made from a blend of compostable biopolymers called PHAs, manufactured locally in a solar-powered factory. The product marks the over 60-year-old pillow manufacturer's commitment to become more sustainable.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

And are they as economical, sustainable, and livable as claimed? If you buy an empty, brand-new shipping container, it will likely come from manufacturers in China; the Chinese company CIMC produces around 82 percent of the world’s steel shipping containers. Zoning regulations, meanwhile, dictate where a home can be built.

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Community Architect

AUGUST 28, 2020

But memory is short and already we see the removal of protective banking regulations that were designed to prevent a repeat of the financial melt-down. While the recent growth rates in those categories may not be sustained, it is not likely that they will sink back to previous levels.

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