We live in a synthetic world: plastic polymer shingles, vinyl fencing, fiberglass doors, and plastic laminate countertops and cabinets. We demand fast, durable, and cost-effective materials and ...

Sandblasting a historic building was once considered an act of kindness, the use of fine sand to cleanse walls of dirt and soot and grime. No more. After several decades of blasting, brick and stone ...

Earlier this year, ten leading garment brands and retailers signed a "Call to Action" designed to ban denim sandblasting, a hazardous process that can cause illness and even death for workers. "Jeans ...