Nationwide Foam, Inc.

March 2, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · 2 Comments 

Nationwide Foam, Inc. is a company that recycles the foam that is used for making flat roofs.  When demolishing a building or replacing a roof, NFI will place a trailer at your jobsite for you to fill with the foam (hence, the picture).  They also have started a program to recycle EPDM rubber.  The beauty of using their products is that you keep massive amounts of non-biodegradeable products out of landfills, and you can earn LEED points by using their products.  I think it’s fantastic to see people creating services that are so responsible.  NFI services all of North America.

Recycled Roofing

February 6, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized · 1 Comment 

In all of our efforts to be “green” or “responsible” about the environment, we find alternatives to traditional products springing up left and right.  EcoStar has a great, 80% recycled, LEED certified roofing product for a greener house.  The recycled material can also weigh a lot less than traditional roofing so fewer trucks are needed to get it done.  There’s a bunch of styles and colors so check it out at EcoStar.Carlisle.com.