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How to Send Less to a Landfill by Keeping More in Your Building

Peggy Brennan | Posted 03.11.2012 | Detroit
Read More: Green Building, Sustainable Materials, Repurposed Materials, Building Materials, Green Garage Detroit, Recycled Materials, Detroit News
Peggy Brennan

In addition to the creative benefits of repurposing, consider the cost savings. Other than labor, many of the materials are free.

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China's Real Estate Bubble 'Unprecedented,' Will Be A 'Doozy': Billionaire Investor Jim Chanos

CNBC | Antonia Oprita | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Kynikos Associates, Jim Chanos, China Real Estate Bubble, Building Materials, China Real Estate, China Economy, China, Business News

The bubble in China's real estate is unprecedented and companies exporting for the country's construction sector should be watched carefully, James Ch...

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Chinese Drywall Leads To Corrosion

AP | BRIAN SKOLOFF | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Drywall, Building-Materials, American-Homes, Business News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The federal government said Monday that it has found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall...

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BIG BUSINESS IN THE CARIBBEAN- ILLEGAL SAND MINING

Stefanie Michaels | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Stefanie Michaels, Holidays, Building Materials, Rome, The New York Times, Flooding, Animals, Sand, Tourism, Hotels, Plants, Adventure Girl, Caribbean, Islands, Jamaica, Developers, Environment, Stealing, Construction, British Common Law, Sand Mining, Nevis, Beaches, Green News
Stefanie Michaels

The Caribbean, known for its crystal blue waters, powdery sand beaches with colors ranging from coco to pink and all the shades in between, is a haven...

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