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The worldwide building and construction industry hit all-time highs for emissions in recent years.

Tech

Researchers find strategy to effectively reduce pollution of construction industry: 'Our findings provide a starting point for policymakers'

"Production costs can't come down without brands like this paving the way."

Business

Luxury furniture company develops kid-sized pieces with a built-in life lesson: 'Gorgeous products'

"[It] will likely play a major role in how LG might achieve its big sustainability goals."

Business

LG's new technology promises to fix one of the biggest issues with refrigerators: 'It's no small experiment'

In the more thorough deconstruction process, hazards can be partially avoided.

Business

Several cities mandate rehabilitation practices during building demolition — here's what they require

The popularity of this hack serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of innovative solutions to eco-friendly living.

Home

Homeowner shares unexpected use for home organizer that will have you ready for spring: 'OK, that's genius'

"This paves the way for a future where hard and durable material can be grown like a crop, regenerating waste rather than polluting our environment."

Tech

Industrial designer creates sea life-saving 'Reef Rockets' out of bio-cement: 'It can be grown in any environment'

Mill program kitchen gadget to reduce food waste

Food

This ingenious gadget helped my family save money and reduce our food waste by 90%: 'We want this to be for everyone'

"The fact that new solutions can be found from waste is very important."

Tech

Startup develops next generation fast-charging EV battery using surprising material: 'New solutions can be found from waste'

"Now I totally want to start slipping loose change or dollar bills in weird stuff at the thrift store."

Home

Shopper makes exciting find inside recent thrift store purchase: 'Maybe it's like a pay-it-forward'

"The energy and resource values of materials put into landfills are lost."

Business

New report details staggering economic value of recyclables lost to landfills: 'We can do better'

Pottery Barn decor

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Lucky thrifter stunned after finding Pottery Barn decor selling for 90% off its tag price: 'That will last you forever'

The versatility of the material allows it to be "used in a wide range of industries."

Tech

Designer uses trash to develop a revolutionary material with durability that rivals traditional wood: 'The material has potential'

"It is likely that the sector will grow and contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy."

Business

Woman tackles community crisis by pioneering a life-changing company: 'A response to a personal pain point'

"We have to worry about the complete cycle..."

Business

Students happen upon alarming sight while approaching desert trash heap: 'Like a war'

The retailer's Trade-in program takes smartphones, tablets, video game consoles, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

Tech

Target has a program that will 'pay' you to trade in your old electronics — here's how you can earn big bucks for your junk

Mid-century modern table

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Antique hunter shares how they scored an epic deal on a 'beautiful' mid-century modern table set: 'Fantastic find'

Wasted portapotty

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This startup is changing the way we think about porta potties — turning an unsavory necessity into 'gold'

"This is my magnum opus of dumpster diving."

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Dumpster diver's unbelievable find in residential trash sparks debate: 'I just can't believe people would throw [that] out'

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