Sentences with phrase «use of recycled materials such»

Making use of recycled materials such as PET bottles, the artist recreates the fish from the river (first picture).

Not exact matches

In mixed plastics recycle streams such as this, using Fusabond ® improves impact resistance, surface finish, and processability of parts and films... so the recycled material can be made into more sustainable articles with less material loss and higher end - use value.

In order to account for the characteristic features of cascading use, wood researcher Michael Risse applied the holistic life cycle approach and analyzed the exergy of all materials used, the internal recycling processes, and the consumption of other primary resources, such as the forest land areas required.

Because of the knowledge gap to date, the use of recycled aggregates in the U.S. has been limited mostly to non-structural applications such as sidewalks and roadways, even though the quality of the material is generally significantly higher than is required in these applications.

Instead, Stella has spent years developing ways of using materials such as regenerated cashmere, recycled fabrics, organic cotton and forest - friendly fabrics.

Not only are these shoes vegan, they're eco-friendly too, as they use sustainable materials such as coconut insoles, recycled and sustainable uppers, and reclaimed wooden soles, all aiming to create every pair of shoes with a «cradle to cradle» life cycle.

It also supports over the counter sales, allows either caterers and schools to justifiably claim that the containers they sell can be recovered for recycling after - use, and also carries numerous other benefits; such as improved janitor utilisation (so less time's spent on litter control / cleaning), reduction in skip use as materials are removed separately for recycling and / or are stored in a compacted form, and reduction of carbon emissions within the recovery chain.

Teachers are encouraged to get their students thinking about the most innovative ways waste can be transformed in their lessons, including using recycled materials for activities such as arts and crafts and gardening during a week of their choice in March.

The project??? s green elements include its use of solar panels in its metal roofing; low - VOC glues, paints and carpets, and materials such as bamboo and recycled wood.

Some of those elements include: - Light - colored roofing that reflects heat and saves energy; - 70 percent ENERGY STAR ® certified appliances including refrigerators, TVs, computers and kitchen equipment; - Water - efficient toilets and aerated bathroom faucets; - 10 percent of the building materials used contain recycled content; - «On Demand» ventilation that provides fresh air for occupied spaces without wasting energy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar or wind.

The use of organic materials such as alang - alang roofing, coconut husks, bamboo, rattan and recycled wood allows the pavilions to meld into the landscape, enhancing, rather than imposing on, the stunning natural setting...

One of the most important areas of interest at Rancho Delicioso is green sustainable building which has been built by using living trees as building elements, using recycled materials such as glass and plastic etc..

A prominent characteristic of his work is the use of simple or recycled materials, such as tools and implements, which he reworks to highlight his interest in production systems, processes of transforming matter, and entropy.

Electrical items contain a range of materials that can be separated for recycling and used in new products, such as plastics and precious metals including gold and copper.

Steel can be infinitely recycled and because it is such a widely used material, the ranges of possible uses for it are endless.

One Planet Living principle Masdar Target ZERO CARBON 100 per cent of energy supplied by renewable energy — Photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, waste to energy and other technologies ZERO WASTE 99 per cent diversion of waste from landfill (includes waste reduction measures, re-use of waste wherever possible, recycling, composting, waste to energy) SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Zero carbon emissions from transport within the city; implementation of measures to reduce the carbon cost of journeys to the city boundaries (through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Specifying high recycled materials content within building products; tracking and encouraging the reduction of embodied energy within material sand throughout the construction process; specifying the use of sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council certified timber, bamboo and other products SUSTAINABLE FOOD Retail outlets to meet targets for supplying organic food and sustainable and or fair trade products SUSTAINABLE WATER Per capita water consumption to be at least 50 per cent less than the national average; all waste water to be re-used HABITATS AND WILDLIFE All valuable species to be conserved or relocated with positive mitigation targets CULTURE AND HERITAGE Architecture to integrate local values.

In his research, he uses the approaches and methods of industrial ecology, such as life cycle assessment and material flow analysis, to assess pollution prevention strategies based on recycling, reuse, and material and technology substitution.

Ward makes use of recycled materials, such as the skylight, which was originally a school bus emergency escape window and offers access to a small seating area on the roof.

By using renewable biomolecules, instead of expensive and mined inorganic materials — such as zinc, gold or zeolite — to catalyze the chemical processes, Carbon Science claims its process is less expensive than the carbon recycling of the past.

Ars Technica reports, «The research aims of the bill fall into three broad categories: to figure out how best to deal with the e-waste already out there, to «develop and demonstrate environmentally friendly alternatives to the use of hazardous and potentially hazardous materials in electronic devices and the production of such devices,» and to «reconsider product design and assembly to facilitate and improve refurbishment, reuse, and recycling of electronic devices, including an emphasis on design for recycling.»

As the popular green phrase goes, there's no such thing as waste, just raw materials in the wrong place, and that's the case with used electronics; when thought of resourcefully, there's a market to be made out of the metals and plastics in recycled gadgets.

Embodying a variety of sustainability options — «using environmentally safe and healthy materials; design for material reutilization, such as recycling or composting; the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency» and several more — William

While the concepts of recycling and using organic materials are quite familiar in fashion, we are seeking to broaden the definition of what constitutes sustainable fashion by exploring ideas such as modularity, minimalism, and memory.

The salvaged materials are then recycled into new building materials, many of which are irreplaceable such as architectural elements, hardware, and old growth lumber, these are then used to repair and rebuild damaged homes.

We will use highly renewable materials such as bamboo flooring, recycled glass and concrete countertops (with fly ash, of course).

«We've used recycled materials throughout, such as a pathway of upcycled pallets and a reclaimed Belfast sink.

By using a blend of recycled materials, the terrazzo finish is being mimicked to create colourful and highly durable surfaces — Smile Plastics reuses items such as yoghurt pots to create speckled surfaces, which can be seen in kitchens, bathrooms, furniture and even shelving.