How can I use more recycled and reclaimed products in my buildings?

Materials used for constructing houses frequently cause some environmental pollution during their production. Quarries can damage landscape, wood can come from unsustainable sources, metals use a lot energy in production, PVC production produces atmospheric pollution, etc. Reclaimed materials and products made from recycled material, are likely to cause less environmental damage than new products and can also reduce refuse and land fill.

This site contains guidance on issues ranging from planning, choosing and specifying materials, to case studies of recycled & reclaimed material use. Choose from the options in the menu to the left.

Also on this site is a searchable database of available products with details of manufacturing processes of products, their compostion, suppliers, etc.