Many people each year are exposed to asbestos without even knowing it. You may wonder why this can be dangerous, and most don't know the devastating effects of asbestos on the body.

The Deconstruction & Buiding Materials ReUse Network, Inc. will launch its programs this week at the 5th annual "Alternative Building & Design Expo" in Santa Monica to motivate California homeowners and building professionals to 'think outside the roll-off.'