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.

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.

Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

New report reveals largest flooring retailer is fueling Russia’s illegal logging crisis and endangering Siberian Tigers 

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.

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.

Source:AP

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

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.

Source: Glass International

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

Source: BuildingGreen, Inc.     By Brent Ehrlich

New federal rules would mirror California standards and address concerns about third-party testing.

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.