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.

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.