LEED Points

Tag: Sustainable Business

  • The Benefits of Composite Material

    Composite materials can have a high strength-to-weight ratio, which means that while it is lightweight (up to 30-40 per cent lighter than steel or aluminium), it is also very strong. This makes it a good material to build with. The tensile strength can be up to six times greater than that of traditional materials. These…

  • Aluminium Die Casting Can Also Be Green

    One of the main parts of making sure that a material is green is where and how it is sourced. The key is to make sure that suppliers are ethical and committed to reducing the impact that they, as a company, have on the environment, as well as the local community. Issues such as pollution…

  • Skyonic to Build World’s First Commercial-Scale Carbon Capture and Mineralization Plant

    Skyonic Corporation today announced that it has secured $128 million that will be used to support the construction of the world’s first commercial-scale carbon capture and mineralization plant, which is expected to account for the profitable removal of more than 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

  • Crystals to Make LED Light Warmer

    Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee have been studying a new type of crystal to improve the luminescence of LED lights. These scientists hope that the blend of colours that these crystals yield will create a warmer light.

  • Guest Post: Fungus As Building Material?

    The lifespan sees practical application of Mycoform blocks used for housing in third-world countries. Planetary ONE has sought out grants to send its building materials and development plan to emerging economies to encourage startup manufacturing of the Mycoform bricks. Initially potential manufacturers spend $150 on a hydraulic press and $50 for the steel mold used…