Ever wonder what to do with all the ‘garbage’ generated on construction sites? The broken concrete, old windows and doors, scrap metal? Well Paul J. Hoffman recently tackled the topic of how we can decrease our footprint by taking part in sustainable construction. Hoffman shows us how those items and more can be reused and recycled to save material costs, keep materials out of landfills and provide resources in an article titled, “In With the Old,” for ConstructionEquipment.com.
In Hoffman’s piece he enlightens us to ideas on how to conduct business using sound environmental solutions for the end result of waste-reduction which ultimately helps our bottom line. “It’s remarkable how much demolition scrap can be recycled if properly segregated and separated,” says Hoffman. “Materials that are suitable for reuse include concrete, brick, doors, wood, HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, windows, carpet, light fixtures, ceiling and floor tiles, wood, and decorative items. The countless possibilities of what to do with the materials, beyond sending it to the landfill, abound.”
Here’s a list of items Hoffman explains how to recycle along with their reuse opportunities: architectural salvage (windows, fixtures, doors and door frames, and millwork), metals, concrete, wood, gypsum wallboard, and bricks.
Before you start your next construction project, check out his article.
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1 forex robot // May 2, 2010 at 11:18 pm
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