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What does it mean to be “Green?”

Jul 2, 2020 | Go Green

Are you part of the quickly growing “going green” movement? Do you look for an organic label on your food, energy saver sticker on your appliances and ways to lower your “carbon footprint?” Reduce, Reuse Recycle But what does it mean to be “green” exactly? It seems...

What is an Eco-Industrial Manufacturer?

Jul 2, 2020 | Go Green

A company that is considered “eco-industrial” has more involved than just efficiency. Eco-industrial manufacturing goes beyond the basics of complying with the law, cutting waste and operating efficiency. These companies take environmental considerations into all...

Top 10 Myths About Sustainability

Jul 2, 2020 | Go Green

Even advocates for more responsible, environmentally benign ways of life harbor misunderstandings of what “sustainability” is all about. Recently, Scientific American posted an interesting and well written article on the Top Ten Myths about Sustainability written by...

The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Jul 2, 2020 | Go Green

What is Greenwashing? Greenwash – verb: the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product of service. More than ever before, consumers are clamoring for ‘greener’ products. To take better care...
The Good News about Recycled Tire Rubber

The Good News about Recycled Tire Rubber

Jul 2, 2020 | Go Green

Just for fun, type “tire landfill” into your Google search bar. Click on the “images” tab and gaze upon the post-apocalyptic landscape.  Now take a deep breath, calm your heart and absorb this important fact: because of the growth of the recycled rubber industry...

So You Want a Concrete Wheel Stop Over Recycled Rubber?

Jul 2, 2020 | Go Green

Concrete’s Environmental Hazards Concrete is formed by mixing hydraulic cement, water, and aggregate materials (sand, gravel, or crushed stone).  It is the most common construction material used in the world. Cement is the principal ingredient in concrete,...