Reused & Recycled Materials News

Clearly marked and easily accessible recycling containers are part of LEED v4 requirements for Materials and Resources.
August 19, 2014
LEED v4 BD+C emphasizes minimizing the embodied energy associated with extraction, processing, transport, maintenance and disposal of building materials.
January 27, 2014
The LEED credits from MRc3 can be easy to tackle, but only if you have these two components. Read on to see if repurposing is in your design's future!
Fly ash is produced by burning coal.
December 20, 2012
Fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, can be recycled. While fly ash's safety is up for debate, it is considered a sustainable material when reused in bricks or other building materials.

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