Table of Contents What is Green Building? 10 Green Building Materials to Use for Construction Projects 1. Bamboo 2. Hemp 3. Sand 4. Cork 5. Natural Clay 6. Natural Fibers 7. Ashcrete 8. Timbercrete 9. Composite Materials 10. Upcycled Building Materials Going Green is the Future Did you know that buildings account for 40% of […]
Table of Contents What Are Resin Identification Codes? What Are the Different Types of Plastic? Can Plastic Be Recycled? 1. PET 2. HDPE 3. PP 4. LDPE 5. PVC 6. PS 7. OTHER Why is Being Aware of Proper Plastic Disposal Important? Plastic is something we encounter in everyday items like water bottles, combs, and […]
Table of Contents What are Landfills and Why Do They Matter? Pros and Cons of Landfills Pros of Landfills 1. Effective Waste Disposal 2. Energy Production 3. Land Reclamation 4. Economical 5. Stimulating Recycling Cons of Landfills 1. Environmental Degradation 2. Air Pollution 3. Breeding Ground for Bacteria 4. Solid Waste Accumulation 5. Hazardous Waste […]
Table of Contents How Much Goes To Waste? Work Within Your Community How to Manage Waste For Your Business Sustainably 1. Identify Waste Origins 2. Add Waste Tracking to Your Agenda 3. Implement Small, Sustainable Practices 4. Work Locally The Long Term Benefits of Sustainable Waste Management Sustainable waste management is a thought on everyone’s […]
Table of Contents The Difference Between Deconstruction and Demolition Why Bother Recycling Construction Materials? How to Salvage Building Materials During Home Deconstruction 1. Contact a Contractor 2. Get Necessary Permits 3. Decide Which Items can be Saved 4. Start from the Inside 5. Rent a Dumpster 6. Donate Your Materials Recycling Sets You and Your […]
Table of Contents Why Should Commercial Properties Consider Green Roofing Options? Top 5 Green Roofing Options for Commercial Properties 1. Solar Reflective Roofs 2. Recycled Roofing Materials 3. White Roofs 4. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing 5. Green Vegetated Living Roofs Green Roofing Options Will Save Money and the Environment Green roofing options are taking […]
Table of Contents What is Environmental Awareness Month? How Can the Waste Industry Help? Why Is Environmental Awareness Month Important? Environmental Awareness Month is almost over! This month is special for many, as protecting the environment has become a top issue in recent years. Celebrating Environmental Awareness Month doesn’t require large festivities. Simply educating yourself […]
Table of Contents What is Single-Stream Recycling? How Does Single Stream Recycling Work? From Your Home to the Bin From Your Recycling Bin to A Processing Facility What Happens at an MRF? After the Sorting Disadvantages of Single-Stream Recycling Tips on Buying Recycled Products Does Recycling Actually Help? We’ve all heard it – reduce, reuse, […]
Table of Contents Background of the New Denver Recycling Ordinance What Does Ballot Initiative 306 Mean Now That It’s Law? Effects on Local Businesses and Apartment Complexes Main Effects of New Denver Recycling Ordinance 1. Easier to Participate in Recycling Efforts 2. Reduces Landfill Use 3. Improved Composting Products 4. Job Creation in the Denver […]
Table of Contents Shoutout: The National Forest Foundation Discount Dumpster’s Environmental Efforts Offsetting Carbon Emissions with the NFF Other Environmental Awareness Projects We Can All Do Our Part to Clean Things Up Happy National Forest Week! This occasion celebrates our national forest system and all of those who help keep them safe and clean. Our […]
