During the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) 2019 Convention & Exposition April 8-11 in Los Angeles, the Spotlight on Plastics highlighted some unique products that are starting to ...

Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

<p>It was not Paul Hughes' lifelong dream to sell gently-used flooring and powder-blue toilets.</p> <p>But when the Fairfax man saw that local governments were not lining up to get into the recycling ...

Answer: I have a lot of thoughts about that, especially since some construction materials are still hard to come by or are taking a long time to arrive. First, maximizing the opportunity to utilize ...

The global demand for wood could grow by 54% between 2010 and 2050, according to a study by the World Resources Institute. While some building materials like steel get consistently recycled back into ...

Contractors at the Salvaged Materials Market ignored the stack of misshapen supplies, but Carmelo saw the makings of his masterpiece in that pile. The sculptor spent an hour scrounging to gather all ...

Four firms collaborate on foaming technology that incorporates recycled content while maintaining performance in multiple ...

The Carton Council, Elof Hansson and the Upcycling Group have partnered to open a new facility in the second half of 2025 that will turn postconsumer food and beverage cartons into durable, ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Todd Thomas While the ...

What if recycling plastics were as simple as flicking a switch? At TU/e, Assistant Professor Fabian Eisenreich is making that vision a reality by using LED light to both create and break down a new ...