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WEEK 5-7
Construction and demolition debris is a major component of the solid waste stream; however, studies indicate that up to 70% of this material could have been reused or recycled. Alejandra Arce Gomez, Sustainability Coordinator at Madrone Construction Resources, shares her experience on connecting with local organizations to repurpose and and recycle materials, working toward a Zero Waste System that creates jobs and reduces the environmental and health impacts of landfills.
Construction and demolition debris is a major component of the solid waste stream; however, studies indicate that up to 70% of this material could have been reused or recycled. Alejandra Arce Gomez, Sustainability Coordinator at Madrone Construction Resources, shares her experience on connecting with local organizations to repurpose and and recycle materials, working toward a Zero Waste System that creates jobs and reduces the environmental and health impacts of landfills.
4_2b_6_Alejandra Arce Gomez_Preparing for Renovation or Demolition.mp4Key Terms
Key Terms
- Reuse
- Recycle
- Salvaged Materials
- Zero Waste System
- Landfill Space
- Groundwater Contamination
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Environmental Impacts
Discussion Points
Discussion Points
- What are the goals of a sustainable demolition company such as yours? And why were you established?
- Why should we be concerned about the demolition or deconstruction phase of a built project?
- What are the benefits of working with a sustainable demolition company, environmentally, from a health perspective and locally?
- What are the to date unrealized possibilities of this practice?
- How can the removal of building materials in a healthy and sustainable manner be incorporated into every job? And is scale a factor?
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