Almost ZERO WASTE Construction and Demolition Debris(C&D)Recycling 95%+

1. Almost ZERO WASTEConstruction and Demolition Debris(C&D)Recycling 95%+ John Gundling

2. AGENDA Eco One Solutions Offered Services Environmental Impact C&D, The Connecticut Example Achieving Exemplary Performance

3. OFFERED SERVICES • CONTRACTOR LEED COORDINATION SERVICES • Contractor LEED Training, Data Compilation, Documentation, Template Preparation, Project Follow-up Through Certification Including: • CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT • Project Materials Audit and Recycling Assessment • Waste Management Plan (WMP) • Integration of the WMP with the General Contractor operations and schedule • On-site training and oversight • Monthly Waste Management Reporting • Final waste audit report • LEED template submittals • INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT • Develop, implement and document compliance with an IAQ management plan. LEED template submittals

4. C&D = ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Recycling saves money and it’s good for the environment. • Recycling is often 15-25% less costly than disposal. • Energy Savings: Aluminum requires 20 times more energy to produce from bauxite ore compared to producing it from scrap. • Emissions Reduction: one ton of wood recycled saves .54 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

7. REDUCING C&D MATERIALS Reducing the amount of Construction & Demolition (C&D) materials disposed of in landfills or combustion facilities provides numerous benefits: Less waste can lead to fewer disposal facilities, potentially reducing associated environmental issues including methane gas emissions which contribute to global climate change. Reducing, reusing, and recycling C&D materials offsets the need to extract and consume virgin resources, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Deconstruction , salvage and selective demolition methods divert large amounts of materials from disposal and provide business opportunities within the local community.

8. IMPORTANCE OF C&D A Very Large Waste Stream 40% of Raw Materials, 25% of Solid Waste More recyclables in one job than most organizations generate in a year A Very Recyclable Waste Stream 20+ Different Materials 85% - 99% Recycling Rates Less Expensive Than Disposal

9. The Potential of C&D RecyclingThe Connecticut Example • The Current Picture in Connecticut and Overall Landfill Reduction Goals:Connecticut does not have a formal C & D landfill reduction goal. The landfill reduction goal is currently stated as an overall per capita reduction of 58% to be achieved by 2024.

10. What is the Potential Environmental Impact of an Increase is C & D Recycling Rates in Connecticut? Question: To Equal the Overall Reduction of Landfill (per capita basis and goals) by 2024, what is the percentage of increase in C & D recycling statewide that we would have to achieve? Answer: Only 5% Increasing C &D Recycling by only this percentage can have the same impact as the state’s overall 15 year plan! Question: When could we achieve this increase? Answer: Now!

11. What is the Potential Environmental Impact of a Larger Increase is C & D Recycling Rates in Connecticut? Question: How high a recycling rate can we achieve? Answer: Based on the our experience, LEED goals, although not mandated, are easily attainable at little or no cost increase* • 50% recycling/diversion from landfill; or one LEED Credit • 75% recycling/diversion from landfill; or two LEED Credits *A 50% recycling/diversion from landfill is easily achieved on any and all projects without an increase in cost to the project owner

12. What is the Potential Environmental Impact of Achieving a 50% C & D Recycling Rate in Connecticut? • Greenhouse Gas Reduction 1,313,111 MTCO2E • Barrels of Oil Saved 839,654 • Cars Kept Off Road/Year 70,357 • Houses Powered/Year 46,905 Compared to the current C&D recycling rate of 7% recovery, these figures represent an improvement of: 714% And a manifold improvement over the current overall Connecticut per capita goal. The Construction Industry can have a huge, positive impact on the environment!

13. Perspectives & Viewpoints:Construction Manager • Should be able to achieve 50%-75% on most projects w/o cost impact to the budget • Achieve both LEED credits with little to no cost impact to the project • Team ”buy-in” is required • Establish plan early and be creative • Subcontractor education is essential achieve success

14. Process – Reducing/Preventing Waste Accumulation • Established waste management plan day one • Items to be salvaged • Recycling (ceiling tile, carpet….) • Specialty recycling (gypsum) • Packaging to limit waste • Handling mixed debris

15. Process – Methods for Managing Waste • Know site conditions • What lay down areas are available • On site sorting yields best value • When commingled C&D is necessary? • Are covered dumpsters required? When • Extreme dust control measures (water)

16. Process – Techniques for Waste Removal On-site segregation • Need lay down area • Challenge Materials • Gypsum • EDPM Roofing • VCT • Ceiling tile removal storage On site staged segregation • Temp storage of materials • Change out dumpsters Off-site segregation

17. Including Demolition and Recycling in the Project, A Step by Step Process: • A bullet point summary; • At Project Inception: • Architect and Owner discuss opportunities for Deconstruction • Architect and Owner discuss recycling in general terms; what materials will come out of the project? What are the opportunities for recycling and a soft- targeted recycling rate? • Recycling Consultant is retained (optional)

18. RFP Stage: • RFP is developed to contain Deconstruction as well as Demolition and Construction Waste Recycling Language and Requirements • All Contractors respond to RFP to include Deconstruction and Hard-Targeted Recycling Goals based on RFP requirements • Pre-Demo and Demo Phase: • A Demolition Waste Management Plan is written • Deconstruction occurs before general demolition • Demolition Waste Management Plan is followed during Demo • Demolition Waste Audit Reports are produced periodically

19. Construction Phase: • A Construction Waste Management Plan is written, and followed during Construction • Construction Waste Audit Reports are produced periodically • A note about Waste Management Plans and Waste Audit Reports: • Recycling is maximized via an effective Waste Management Plan. Eco One Solutions plans are written as a parallel document to the Architect’s specifications and thus can be easily followed by the project Superintendent. • Eco One Solutions Waste Audit Reports note the positive environmental effects of the project’s recycling efforts, and create a positive feedback loop for all contractors during the project

20. RECYCLING & LEED • 50% Recycling = 1 Point • 75% Recycling = 1 Point • Innovation Credits • 95%+ Recycling Rate • Return materials to the job • Examples: Aggregate or wood returned to the jobsite

21. John Gundling President Eco One Solutions 4 Pleasant Street South Natick, MA 01760 978.270.8950 cjgundling@comcast.net