A team of scientists has created low-carbon building blocks that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also minimize the leaching of toxic metals when construction waste reaches the end of its ...

Using energy from light to activate natural enzymes can help scientists create new-to-nature enzymatic reactions that support eco-friendly biomanufacturing -- the production of fuels, plastics, and ...

Traditional cement production is responsible for about 7 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. So faculty at CU Boulder started developing ...

SEATTLE — The massive concrete blocks -- some that weigh nearly 2,000 pounds -- are being placed on public streets and sidewalks in Seattle, prompting concern from housing advocates who say the city ...

A processing plant is up and running in the community of Elk Point, a town about 200 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. Asinikahtamwak is an Indigenous-owned hemp block company that makes ...

New joint venture delivers European-engineered materials - including fire-resistant Isotex blocks, antiviral porcelain tile, and eco-smart coatings - to meet the rising demand for healthier, safer, ...

For good reasons, sustainability is becoming more important and prevalent in the building trades. Planning a home build or remodeling project often brings up terms like sustainable, eco-friendly or ...