Sometimes the solutions to our problems are sitting right in front of us. Or in this case, the solution is sitting in forests or on our pizzas.

It’s no secret the roofing industry has a problem with waste management, specifically in the asphalt shingle industry. Approximately 13 million tons of asphalt waste is generated each year, and only 2 million of that is reused in projects like recycled asphalt paving. That leaves 11 million tons to be tossed into landfills or be incinerated, neither of which is good for the environment.