Lead concentrations in processed C&D wood
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The lead content of wood chips from several construction and demolition (C&D) processing facilities in Connecticut was determined to identify the threat of environmental contamination from these materials. Results reveal that the lead content of wood chips, particularly the finer chips, exceeds the standards set by the state. The lead content of the wood chips come from surface treatment with lead-based paints. There are no markets for C&D wood chips in the state and they pose a significant environmental hazard.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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Wood residual quantities in the United States
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The three largest sources of wood residuals in the US are municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris and wood residues from primary timber processing. Other sources of wood residuals include chemically treated wood for railroad ties, telephone and utility poles and pier and dock timbers, chipped brush and limbs from utility right-of-way maintenance and untreated wood from logging residues. Approximately 193.5 million tons of wood residuals were generated in the US in 1996 from primary sources.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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Anatomy of the deal: financing wood-fired electricity generation
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Strategies and tools used by project developers to secure financing for building facilities that produce renewable energy from organic waste and the processes involved in making these deals are presented.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2007
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