Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Children in Trumbull (CT) have one more reason to go outside, play and get dirty – a sustainable playground – thanks to Wilton-based Sun Products Corporation, makers of fabric care products including all®, Wisk® and Snuggle®. Sun Products’ FULL CIRCLE playground initiative utilizes “plastic for playgrounds” representing the equivalent of 50,000 Sun Products plastic (HDPE#2) laundry containers recycled and saved from landfills.... 

Tough doors for Waste & Recycling facilities

Michael Whitley Architects, acting as Project Managers for North Down Borough Council, approached Crawford UK, to ask them for the most appropriate door solution for the Bangor project. Not only was keeping dust and odour in the plant a key criterion, but they also asked for a number of other requirements to be considered. They had looked at roller shutter doors but felt these did not look aesthetically pleasing and had a perception of being noisy.... 

Learn about the World Building Materials Market Brief

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Building Materials Market Brief The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird’s... 

First Solar Powered Self Storage Facility in North Carolina Opens at Security Self Storage

The first of its kind, green self storage facility in North Carolina has begun generating its electrical needs using solar photovoltaic panels. The 10 kilowatt, 20 foot pole mounted system is located at Security Self Storage on 3600 Tryon Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606. Open house with educational tour, heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be on Thursday, September 25th from 11am to 2 pm. Raleigh, North Carolina, September 24, 2008 — The... 

ND MillWerk Salvage and Sales: A Rare Resource for Authentic, Affordable Turn-of-the-Century Woodwork

While many turn-of-the-century farmhouses and schoolhouses have disappeared from the Iowa landscape in recent years, much of the beautiful interior woodwork, flooring, hardware and lighting has been carefully salvaged and stored for reuse, thanks to the efforts of Nelda and Denny Werkmeister, owners of Paullina, Iowa-based ND MillWerk Salvage & Sales. Today, anyone building a new home or office or restoring an existing building can view and order...