One Way to Go Green When Remodeling Houses
“go green” “remodeling houses”
One of the first stages of a kitchen remodel or any type of remodel is the demolition process. One of the ways you can go green and avoid adding to landfill is to employ gentle deconstruction methods to remove items and if possible recycle them. While not everything is in recyclable condition, many items are.
Consider the salvage opportunities first. Trained deconstruction crews can gently remove materials that can be reused rather than disposed of in a landfill. This provides opportunities for homeowners, builders, architects etc. to purchase needed materials at reasonable prices that otherwise may not be available.
Gentle Deconstruction Results In:
• Lowering-building removal costs
• Saving money on dump fees and trucking
• Reducing the environmental impact of construction debris in landfills
• Saving landfills with items, which can be put to another use
• Preserving materials which otherwise would be destroyed
• Providing homeowners with valuable materials for remodeling houses
• Creates accessory jobs and employment in the Recycling Business
There are also some great organizations like Habitat for Humanity for example that builds homes for less fortunate families in real need of shelter that you might consider donating items to.
By donating and reusing items instead of just demolishing them into construction debris landfill you could be helping families in need and creating less of a harmful impact on the environment at the same time. This is a wonderful way you can begin your efforts to go green.
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We work with clients who tear down homes all the time. It was amazing in the old days that all that debris went to the landfill. Now it’s easy to find companies that will come out and strip the house. Then what is left is sorted to be recycled.
I think it’s just wonderful how everyone can get together for a good cause! Keep up the great work with your site!
Thanks so much for the article. It is so important to recycle old materials when possible and Habitat for Humanity is a great organization to donate them to. I would love to see people doing this more often!
I know from personal experience in the past when demolishing a house how much makes it to the landfill. I’ve been “going green” as much as possible but, I didn’t think many items from demolishing a house could be recycled. Living in FL where it’s always nice it’s easier to find more opportunities to get involved. That and the fact I live in a hurricane zone, during the season unfortunately there are many people separated from their homes.