A Plastics Dichotomy – Durables versus Single Use

A Plastics Dichotomy – Durables versus Single Use

Most people hate plastics. Similarly, most people love nature (sunsets, the beach, walks or drives through the woods, especially for leaf peeping, flowers, furry animals, etc.), but also hate nature (hurricanes, tornadoes, jellyfish, biting insects, spiders, snakes, skunks, ragweed, fallen leaves to clean up, etc.).   It depends on which plastics and which experience of nature we are talking about…

Towards a sustainable economy: How to make the circular economy a ‘business model’ for the EU

Towards a sustainable economy: How to make the circular economy a ‘business model’ for the EU

As the new Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned in her Political Guidelines in July, “circular economy is key for developing Europe’s future economic model.” However, to make this vision a reality, companies need to be convinced of Europe’s path towards eco-friendly production.

Tempe-based Chasse Building Team keeps sustainability at the forefront

Tempe-based Chasse Building Team keeps sustainability at the forefront

When Barry Chasse decided to start a construction company in 2007, the economy and housing market were great and green construction was a lesser-known option that was a blip on the mainstream radar. Fast-forward 12 years and his Tempe-based Chasse Building Team survived the recession that crippled or shut down many of his competitors…