Would You Donate Your Roof to be Recycled into Road Pavement?
Did you know that it’s estimated that disposing of one roof produces an estimated three tons of waste (the equivalent to one year’s worth of household waste)? Luckily, thanks to a new green initiative being carried out by a few select roofing companies across the country, homeowners now have the option of recycling their old asphalt roofs into road pavement.... [Read more...]
Lead Paint Rule Update: EPA Has Delayed Lead Paint Certification Enforcement
On June 21, the the Environmental Protection Agency ruled to delay Lead Paint Certification Enforcement in order to provide builders and contractors with more time to undergo training on lead-safe work practices. Individual contractors must apply to enroll in a training class by Sept. 30 and complete the training by Dec. 31, 2010. Homeowners can find... [Read more...]
EPA Cracks Down on Energy Star Guidelines
From the Environmental Protection Agency: April 19, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing new, more rigorous guidelines for new homes that earn the Energy Star label. Compared to the current Energy Star guidelines, the new requirements will make qualified new homes at least 20 percent more efficient than homes built... [Read more...]
