More stories about Sustainability

  • ASTM Forms New Sustainability Committee

    ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa., has formed a technical committee focused on sustainability.

  • MCA Expands Sustainability Efforts

    Throughout the past several years, metal has been gaining prominence as a sustainable building material in the green-building industry.

  • New Process Enhances Sustainability

    Philadelphia-based Arkema has announced its intention to introduce Kynar 500 PVDF resin made using a new fluorosurfactant-free process.

  • Sustainability Committee Formed

    West Conshohocken, Pa.-based ASTM International has formed ASTM Committee E60 on Sustainability.

  • Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing

    Keeping the planet's energy stream clean, efficient and affordable while preserving our environment and quality of life is perhaps the greatest challenge of the 21st century.

  • Report Released About Solar Power

    The Washington, D.C.-based Solar Electric Power Association released a report about solar power’s integration in the U.S. electrical grid.

  • An Architecture Firm Goes Green Using Metal

    Inspired by a biotech architectural philosophy, Weber Thompson’s buildings demonstrate clean, contemporary style; an innovative use of materials; and sustainable features.

  • What is Green?

    Although the green-building industry can be confusing, metal's ability to contribute to it is straightforward.

  • Living Steel Announces Competition Winners

    The second annual International Architecture Competition for Sustainable Housing challenged entrants to design efficient and innovative housing solutions using steel construction to meet the demands of a burgeoning global shortage.

  • Lift Truck Manufacturer Preserves Environment

    Preserves Environment Hyster Co., Greenville, N.C., has announced a dedicated effort to preserve the environment through the clean production and design of its lift trucks.