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Chinese Drywall Maker Loses a Round in Court

5/28/2014

 
Source: The Journal of Light Construction   By Ted Cushman
Remember Chinese drywall? It has been years since the contaminated building material began to make headlines in the United States, but the court battles over who should pay for the consequences continues to drag on.

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New Recyclable MDF could Help Solve UK Waste Problem

11/6/2013

 
Source: University of Leicester
A new biodegradable and recyclable form of medium density fibreboard (MDF) has been created that could dramatically reduce the problem of future waste. Today (31 October), Professor Andrew Abbott is awarded the Royal Society Brian Mercer Award for Innovation 2013 that will help him make the critical step from prototype to product.

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Lumber Liquidators Importing Illegal Hardwood Flooring

10/24/2013

 
Source: Environmental Investigation Agency
New report reveals largest flooring retailer is fueling Russia’s illegal logging crisis and endangering Siberian Tigers 

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CPA Proposes Changes to EPA’s Formaldehyde Emissions Regulations

10/21/2013

 
Source: Woodworking Network
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) submitted extensive public comments last week criticizing EPA’s proposed formaldehyde emissions regulations for ignoring specific Congressional directives and the established model in use by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The proposed rules, released for public comment in May, are intended to implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, signed by President Obama in 2010.

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Green Systems, Codes and Standards Play Different Roles in Making Environmentally-Friendly America

10/20/2013

 
Source: USGlass News Network   by John Hollis
They are at times confused and often misapplied, but Michael Schmeida says that green building systems, codes and standards each have a role to play in making America more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly.

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London Skyscraper Accused of Melting Cars

9/8/2013

 
Source:AP
Some love it, others hate it. London’s newest skyscraper has divided opinion, but now it’s really heating things up — literally.

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Industry groups seek support in influencing EPA formaldehyde rule

8/21/2013

 
Source: Furniture Today
The North American Home Furnishings Assn. and the American Home Furnishings Alliance are working to create awareness on the potential effects of recently proposed national formaldehyde rules.

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GPD Focuses on Environment

6/18/2013

 
Source: Glass International
The Glass Performance Days (GPD) conference was this year held in Tampere, Finland, on 13–15 June.

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EPA Proposes Strict Formaldehyde Limits for Composite Wood Products

6/7/2013

 
Source: BuildingGreen, Inc.     By Brent Ehrlich
New federal rules would mirror California standards and address concerns about third-party testing.

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Heading Back to China

5/30/2013

 
Source: U.S. Green Building Council
According to a report by the Urban Land Institute, the world’s urban population will almost double by 2050, from 3.3 billion to 6.4 billion, with Asia carrying the greatest proportion.  

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