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 of energy in production, PVC production produces atmospheric pollution, and so on.

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. Recycling schemes organised by local authorities and the refuse industry need a market for materials collected, and products for use in buildings can be a large scale use, cellulose insulation from waste paper being a good example.

Many housing sites already use hardcore from demolished buildings but there are a whole range of other lesser known products that can be used in the "recycled house". By using them, we can:

• Save energy
• Reduce landfill
• Reduce transport distances
• Conserve natural resources
• Reduce pollution
• Stimulate recycling schemes

This site is designed to help you increase the use of reclaimed and recycled materials... and to help the Environment!