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The Rise of Recycled Plastics in Landscape Architecture
Plastic materials make up a large portion of the waste in our local landfills and rivers. In fact, with the number of single-use products on the market, over 10 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. Because of this, recycling these items is more important now than it’s ever been. Fortunately, […]
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Industrial Plastics: The Fall of Wood, Metal & Concrete
Plastic recycled lumber is a revolutionary alternative for wood, metal, and concrete. Learn about industrial plastics and the fall of wood, metal, and concrete.
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Polymer Lumber: A Solution To Deforestation?
Lumber extraction is a major contributor to the problem of deforestation. However, there is hope. The creation of polymer lumber is a solution to deforestation.
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LEED v4 Credits and Plastic Lumber
If you run or are part of a business or organization that deals with construction, you may be interested in finding ways to move towards greater sustainability. This can allow you to do your part in helping the environment while also becoming a source of pride for your company. One system that quantifies and encourages […]
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Understanding How HDPE Is Recycled
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a plastic that has a wide range of uses, including bottles, bins, shopping bags, pipes, and more. Sturdy plastic lumber that is fit for outdoor environments is also primarily made of HDPE that companies have recycled from the aforementioned products. To attain an understanding of how HDPE is recycled, you can […]
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Top Eco-Friendly Building Materials
As people continue to deplete finite resources and produce more waste, it becomes more important to make efforts towards greater sustainability. Building construction is a large professional field that will always have a demand, so it is a good place to make changes that will benefit the environment. Switching out traditional materials for some of […]
