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The City of Recent Haven, Connecticut Office of Economic Development is using steps to ensure best environmental sustainability in the form of large-scale recycling. They’ve just launched a recent Contractor Deconstruction Training Program to teach contractors how to disassemble buildings, as opposed to demolishing them. This allows for reuse as well as recycling of materials, waste reduction, job creation as well as conservation of resources. Mayor John DeStefano Jr. is committed to moving away from a "throwaway society" as well as toward greener, more sustainable practices. In addition to helping tiny contractors improve their skill sets, this training will make reusable building materials available for expected construction, as well as keep tons of rubble out of landfills. Abcon Environmental donated its services to the program for asbestos removal on the training property, as well as MGM Carting as well as Recycling Corporation donated dumpsters as well as hauling of other debris. The program is being run by The Reuse People, a California-based non-profit organization. For the filled story, go to Shoreline Plus. |