New Haven contractors learn deconstruction techniques
The City of New Haven, Connecticut Office of Economic Development is taking steps to ensure better environmental sustainability in the form of large-scale recycling. They’ve just launched a new Contractor Deconstruction Training Program to teach contractors how to disassemble buildings, as opposed to demolishing them. This allows for reuse and recycling of materials, waste reduction, job creation and conservation of resources.
Mayor John DeStefano Jr. is committed to moving away from a "throwaway society" and toward greener, more sustainable practices. In addition to helping small contractors improve their skill sets, this training will make reusable building materials available for future construction, and keep tons of rubble out of landfills.
Abcon Environmental donated its services to the program for asbestos removal on the training property, and MGM Carting and Recycling Corporation donated dumpsters and hauling of other debris. The program is being run by The Reuse People, a California-based non-profit organization.
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