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20Nov

“Building the case for deconstruction”

Portland, Ore., is the first U.S. city to require deconstruction for homes over 100 years old, says @BuildReuse board president Mike Gable.

19Nov

@Henkel and @Ampacet are developing black plastic packaging that will allow itself to be sorted at recycling centers that use infrared cameras.

18Nov

UK grocer @Tesco is cutting back dramatically on its use of plastic packaging, using paper as a substitute where feasible.

15Nov

@Colgate’s new toothbrush is made from 100% biodegradable bamboo and its packaging is made from recyclable cardboard.

14Nov

@BP_plc’s new Infinia technology enables polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to be recycled into new, virgin-quality feedstock.

13Nov

@BioLogiQ1 has invented a thermoplastic resin made from a starch by-product from potato processing plants.

12Nov

@flareaudio is selling a speaker whose exterior uses recycled paper clamped so tightly between aluminium plates it is as rigid as concrete.

11Nov

A pilot project in Los Angeles will use technology from @TechniSoil that incorporates recycled plastic as a binder in paved asphalt roads.

08Nov

UK builders use 400 million tons of material annually, creating 100 million tons of waste, or over a third of the UK total, says @WRAP_UK.

07Nov

Calgary-based @EuroshieldRoof takes advantage of the impact resistance of recycled tires to make roof shingles out of them.

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