Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In today’s rapidly evolving world, there is an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable practices in all aspects of life. One ...

Eco-friendly renovations prioritize energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. By using renewable materials and energy sources, sustainable renovations contribute to lower utility bills and ...

Brown University graduates Rongyu Na and Myung Bender are the founders of EcoForge, a startup that is developing local and sustainable building materials from agricultural residues and plants while ...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. As climate change and environmental degradation continue to dominate global ...

The news about how petroleum-based plastics are affecting the environment and our health just keeps getting worse. Researchers have recently found microplastics embedded in the lungs of living people, ...

KAHULUI–Imagine one day having the possibility of building a home on Maui using locally grown hemp. As a construction product, hemp has extraordinary qualities. Mixed with lime, water and volcanic ...

With natural disasters, an affordability crisis, and limited land on which to build, those in the construction and design industries are creating innovative green solutions to reshape the way we build ...

Discover the step-by-step process of building a multi-level, eco-friendly rabbit house in a lush jungle setting. Watch as natural materials like wood, bamboo, and mud come together to create a ...

Chupps Interior Construction recently made a major announcement that they are broadening their range of services to incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly building solutions. Known as a key player ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Christopher Maurer holds up a brick-like object and raps on it with his knuckles. The object sounds like a ceramic block, but it’s not made from clay or earth. Rather, it’s composed ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – While the world will celebrate Earth Day on April 22, one could argue that every day is Earth Day in Portland based on the city’s strong support for sustainability, its efforts ...

There is no doubt that making your home more eco-friendly may require some effort on your part. That is probably the main reason why going green is unappealing to many. However, this doesn’t have to ...