Modern Mill

A finalist in the Most Innovative Building Material category, Modern Mill is a manufacturing company based in Fernwood, Mississippi that specializes in ACRE, a patented sustainable wood-alternative material made from upcycled rice hulls. Since its inception, the company has partnered with distributors throughout the U.S. to provide high-quality, eco-friendly trim boards, dimensional lumber, sheet goods, outdoor furniture, decking, and siding— bringing back a history of craftsmanship back to Mississippi in a zero-waste factory. modern-mill.com