Recycle and Reuse

What to do with all that cardboard and paper?

During the installation of interior finishes, which included the bamboo floors, bath fixtures, toilets, kitchen cabinets, and major appliances there was an abundance of packing materials used to protect the products. Green build not only encompasses the building but the waste that is generated during the development as well.

During this development:

• A majority of the cardboard, paper, aluminum, and plastic were sorted and taken to recycling facilities.
• Pallets used for heavy appliance and HVAC equipment deliveries were not thrown away, but sent back with the suppliers to be reused in their warehouses.
• Boxes were flattened to cover and protect finished floors and stair treads during painting.