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The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released a statement warning of potential health concerns regarding LED streetlights and how to avoid these drawbacks. The warning originated on June 14th at the AMA’s annual meeting held in Chicago. There are new guidelines to follow in order for communities to “minimize potential harmful human health and environmental effects.” More and more cities …
Recent transformations to old and outdated portions of NYC have resulted in incredibly innovative urban spaces, all of which include the use of TerraCast planters. Janette Sadik-Khan served as New York City’s transportation commissioner between 2007 and 2013, during which time she made vastly positive changes to some of the oldest portions of the city. She transformed a number of …
The average costs for obtaining LEED Certification fluctuates based upon the size and type of building project, as well as USGBC membership status. TerraCast frequently works with LEED Certified projects. Our resin-based products qualify for points and credits due to their unique fabrication and manufacturing process. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an international initiative program founded and …
Planters, lampposts, and site furnishings made from our specially formulated resin are eco-friendly thanks to the fact they are recyclable, long lasting, and manufactured with sustainable practices. Eco-friendly is a term tossed around to define anything and everything these days, so before you believe a product is truly eco-friendly it’s important to question why. What makes a product eco-friendly? TerraCast …
Before investing in large commercial planters make sure to ask about maintenance, durability and weight, amongst other things. If you don’t shop carefully there are a few potential drawbacks to large planters. Thankfully, you can enjoy the perks of large commercial planters without the drawbacks if you shop smart. Important Questions You Should Ask Before Buying Large Commercial Planters 1. How …
Are you wondering how to enhance commercial landscaping and make your business stand out? Spruce up your commercial landscaping without spending a fortune with tree-ring lighting, large garden planters, or durable site furnishings. The best landscaping additions serve three purposes: they look great, serve more than one function and last a really long time without the need for much, if …
LEED Certification is the leading standard when it comes to green buildings in the United States. Based on the amount of points you receive you will be granted a different LEED rating level. The four levels include: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. In order for a building to be considered LEED-certified it must be efficient in its use of materials …
Are your light poles looking old, ugly and worn down? Instead of replacing light poles, you can restore them to like new by adding a decorative base. As we like to say, if you can’t replace it, re-base it! Light posts are susceptible to all kinds of damage, and many common materials used to manufacture light posts are not good …
We are often asked how durable our resin products really are, like could they survive being hit by a car? The honest truth is that more than likely our products could survive it—we’ve seen it before. Car crashes are one of many situations our durable resin products often survive that other comparable materials cannot. Here are 5 common situations no …
There’s no denying the beauty of stone planters, but these heavy planters are prone to stains and cracks. Our specially made resin planters offer the look of stone while maintaining a lightweight, durable frame proven to outlast stone planters by many years. What Are Resin Planters? Resin is a type of polymer, but our planters are far from your ordinary …
