Buildings are responsible for 39 percent of total energy use and 30 percent of landfill waste in the United States, according to reports from the Green Built Alliance. In efforts to reduce its environmental impact, the construction industry has started to adopt green building practices that focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. If you’re looking […]

When you think of environmentally-friendly industries, construction probably isn’t among the first to come to mind. According to the Sustainability Roadmap for Hospitals, the construction industry uses up a lot of resources and is responsible for a significant amount of waste. This industry uses 40% of the raw stone, gravel, sand, and steel in the […]