Waste Reduction

When building, measure and calculate at least two times to eliminate anyleft-over materials.

Order lengths and sizes that suit the project so that very little ends upin the scrap heap.

Do your homework on local green materials for all your projects. If thematerials have to be transported long distances, the fuel consumption andexhaust fumes produced negate your green intentions.

If you are tearing down an existing structure, consider any usefulmaterials that might be sold or donated to a building recycler. ex. windows,doors, bricks, hardware, lumber. There are more and more of these sites poppingup all over North America, and while you'reout there, check and see if there are any materials which may suit your nextproject.

"Build it Green"  

 Sandy Stinson