C&D recycling in the home court

Article Abstract:

The proposed sports and entertainment arena for National Basketball Associations' Portland Trail Blazers will be built using recycled construction and demolition debris. The recycling project is being managed by the River City Resource Group (RCRG) for the general contractor Drake/Turner Joint Venture. RCRG is developing demolition protocol and educational program on recycling procedures for subcontractors. The success of the project has inspired other contractors to use recycled material. Portland has passed a recycling ordinance aimed at reaching a 60% recycling rate by 1997.

Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Sports facilities, Portland, Oregon, River City Resource Group Inc.

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Deconstruction fits the bill for business

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There is now renewed interest in salvaging building materials in North America. Many companies involved in deconstruction of buildings, of which around half are nonprofits. D. Litchfield of Vancouver, British Columbia, for example, recovers a wide range of materials and fixtures from many of its deconstruction contracts. It recognizes that particular expertise is required to sell salvaged building materials in the most effective way. Many deconstruction companies specialize in particular types of projects.

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Salvaging with imagination

Article Abstract:

Randazzo Enterprises, situated in Castroville, California, has been engaged in demolishing buildings and recycling the material for fresh use. The business of this company flourishes on devising ways for reusing the debris. The company's main line of business is demolition but the material is also sold again. Randazzo Enterprises takes stumps from land clearing projects and other wood materials for recycling.

Wood, Randazzo Enterprises

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