LEED And EARTHCRAFT Recycling And Waste Disposal

You may already be aware of LEED and EarthCraft requirements for your construction project. But if you’re new to these programs, or you’re wondering what you can do to minimize harm to the environment during your construction job, keep reading for more information. Arwood Waste offers services to help site owners and contractors practice better waste management, conserve resources, and protect the environment. That means we combine construction waste management (CWM) and environmentalism to help keep your project clean and earth-friendly, an important component for both EarthCraft and LEED certifications. What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. It is a green building certification program that can be applied to projects such as building design and construction, building operations and maintenance, neighborhood development, and more. LEED-certified structures are designed to promote clean energy and renewable resources, as well as conserve money and protect occupant health. For example, the building materials you choose, the sustainability of your site, water conservation, indoor air quality, and a variety of other factors are considered when you strive for LEED certification. The goal of a LEED-certified project is to create an environment that has low environmental impact, promotes well-being, and implements resource-conserving operational procedures. To learn more about LEED, you can visit their official website. What is EarthCraft? EarthCraft Virginia is a green building program with a focus on conserving energy, protecting the environment, and promoting healthy homes. Among other initiatives, EarthCraft partners with organizations like ENERGY STAR to help reduce utility bills for home owners. Member builders need to complete some training in the program and then make sure each project meets EarthCraft requirements for environmentally conscious design and construction, air quality, efficient use of resources, utility costs, and other factors. Check out their website to learn more about this excellent program. So how can A Waste help? When it comes to establishing an earth-friendly construction site, Arwood can help you implement a construction waste management plan that’s better for both the environment and your bottom line. We understand the waste management requirements for LEED and EarthCraft, and we provide solutions to help you stay on top of these regulations. For example our “One Can” recycling program allows contractors to throw all waste into one container, but we’ll separate the materials for recycling and reuse. That keeps clean wood out of landfills and allows the reuse or recycling of metals, brick, masonry, and other materials. Our goal is to minimize waste and make sure discarded materials are getting a second life, if possible. Most contractors want to do the right thing for the environment, and proper handling of waste is an important component of a safe construction site. Having the right waste management partner on your side makes it easy to minimize harmful impact during a construction project. Whether you’re striving for LEED or EarthCraft Certification, or you’re just trying to implement the safest practices for disposal of construction materials,