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Construction Waste Reduction and Recycling Economical Options:Specifying Recycled Building Materials

Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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Construction Waste Reduction and Recycling Economical Options:Specifying Recycled Building Materials
Post Date: September 11, 2019
Resource Type:
  • Audio | Video
Description:

Including recycled products and materials in construction projects adds opportunities for contractors and builders, and makes a positive statement about the environment as well. This video outlines some important points about specifications, choosing and evaluating the performance of recycled products and integrating recycled and reused materials into existing construction practices.
Produced 1998

Author: University of Wisconson Madison Extension
Topic:
  • Waste Management
  • Resource Management
  • Recycling
  • Waste Prevention
Audience:
  • Grades 9-12
  • Public
  • Businesses
  • Higher Education
Length in pages or time: 15 min.
Fee?: 0
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Order information or contact: Available for free* two-week loan from: Learning Resource Center & Library Environmental Assistance , MPCA 520 Lafayette Rd North St. Paul MN 55155 651-757-2120 or 800-877-6300 resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us *borrower pays return postage.
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