"These findings provide new evidence." Scientists make big strides in quest for sustainable concrete: 'A viable pathway' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Sustainable materials possess specific traits that distinguish them from others. They are renewable, sourced from rapidly regenerating resources such as plants and water. They are also recyclable, ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — T2Earth, a sustainable building materials company, announces the launch of OnWood Plywood, an eco-friendly fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW). Made without toxic chemicals, OnWood ...

When mixed with minerals, corn waste can be used as a sturdy building material. A new 3D-printed construction technique turns corn into a novel building material.

insights from industryMatthew GlasscottResearch Chemist, Environmental LaboratoryU.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, ...

The quest for environmentally sustainable building materials has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years, reflecting a global shift towards eco-conscious construction practices. Sustainable ...

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PlasticFree is a new database for architects and designers, that aims to help them find plastic-free building materials for projects from architecture to furniture design. From hemp to corn fiber, ...

Every year, researchers create new and more exciting sustainable materials that can help save our planet. In pursuit of plastic alternatives, what are these materials made of? Here are some of the ...

Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot ...

After three successful editions in Malaysia, bringing the Sustainable Construction Symposium here marks an important step in YTL Cement’s regional journey, says executive director Michelle Yeoh.

Glass isn't as easy to recycle as we might think, so we need as many ways to turn it into new products as we can devise. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a way to use ...