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Gypsum Recycling: Opportunities and Challenges in a Circular Economy

Practical barriers make large-scale circular gypsum recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
December 19, 2025
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While recycling gypsum drywall can significantly reduce landfill waste practical barriers make large-scale circular recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.
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Continuous Insulation and Code Requirements: How Codes Address Continuous Insulation

Continuous insulation creates a continuous thermal barrier around a building’s exterior, reducing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and meeting modern code requirements in many climate zones.
Clark Larson is Southeast Architecture & Design Manager/Co. Director Strategic Partnerships U.S. for Master Wall Inc.
Clark Larson
November 19, 2025
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Continuous insulation creates a continuous thermal barrier around a building’s exterior, reducing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and meeting modern code requirements in many climate zones.
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Sustainability News

New Program Targets Film Waste in Insulation Industry

Plastic film packaging that covers fiberglass insulation will be diverted from landfills, recycled and converted into new products such as park benches
W&C Staff
November 18, 2025
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The partnership between NAIMA and IBP creates a closed-loop system that diverts hard-to-recycle plastics from landfills and supports growing sustainability expectations across the building industry.


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Atlanta’s Ponce City Market

Prefab Wall System Delivers Speed, Sustainability, and Style at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market

The Scout Living project at Ponce City Market in Atlanta achieved its design and environmental goals ahead of schedule by replacing precast concrete with Sto’s lightweight prefabricated wall system.
Tim Salerno, Sto. Corp
Tim Salerno
November 13, 2025
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The Scout Living project at Ponce City Market in Atlanta achieved its design and environmental goals ahead of schedule by replacing precast concrete with Sto’s lightweight prefabricated wall system.
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A2P Reinforces Commitment to Environmental Stewardship with New Environmental Product Declarations

These new cradle-to-grave EPDs reinforce A2P’s position at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, advancing transparency and environmental accountability across the built environment
September 24, 2025
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Advanced Architectural Products has published new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its CMH systems: GreenGirt CMH Delta Adjustable, GreenGirt CMH XO, and flagship GreenGirt CMH and GreenGirt CMH Clips.


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Knauf Expands Insulation Manufacturing Capacity with Major Shelbyville Investment

Knauf Insulation is investing in its Shelbyville, Ind., facility with new production lines, upgraded technology, and expanded capacity to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.
September 10, 2025
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Knauf Insulation is investing in its Shelbyville, Ind., facility with new production lines, upgraded technology, and expanded capacity to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.


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ClarkDietrich Raises the Bar on Sustainability

ClarkDietrich reported a nearly 70 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024 by using renewable energy certificates and advancing its long-term sustainability goals.
August 28, 2025
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The manufacturer reported a nearly 70 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024 by using renewable energy certificates and advancing its long-term sustainability goals.


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Renewed Relevance

Resurfacing the Market: Interior Decorative Plaster Industry Performance in 2025

Decorative plaster finishes are rapidly gaining popularity for their aesthetic appeal, installation efficiency, and performance benefits across commercial and high-end residential projects.
Rob Knight business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex
Rob Knight
August 14, 2025
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Decorative plaster finishes are rapidly gaining popularity for their aesthetic appeal, installation efficiency, and performance benefits across commercial and high-end residential projects.


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