Q & A with George C. Tillery Office Director, Office of Science and Technology National Institute of Justice Office of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice Kevlar has been the standard for body armor since 1970, is that correct? Is … Continue reading →
Imagine wearing a bulletproof vest made of … silk? The organic textile is so surprisingly resistant to penetration by high-speed projectiles that the ancient Chinese, as well as the current Thai law enforcement community both use the low-tech material as … Continue reading →
Gone are the days when composting was regulated to rural areas. Major cities across the U.S. are becoming serious about decreasing the amount of waste in their landfills and incinerators. Some cities, like San Francisco, have gone as far as … Continue reading →
The first zero-energy, carbon neutral, multifamily community in the U.S. is now open, demonstrating that cutting-edge environmental building technologies are not only possible, but also scalable for mainstream housing production. Located in Issaquah, Wash., Zhome’s 10 townhomes use zero net … Continue reading →
RB10TT-IM triple-trim, high contrast, tear-away ANSI vests stand out in a crowd. Made by R&B Fabrications with the highest quality materials — materials you can count on. R&B Fabrications makes safety vests to perform again and again and to conform … Continue reading →
