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Episode 42: Demolition vs. Deconstruction: Careful Practices for a Sustainable Future

Episode 42: Demolition vs. Deconstruction: Careful Practices for a Sustainable Future

FromMassRecycle Podcast


Episode 42: Demolition vs. Deconstruction: Careful Practices for a Sustainable Future

FromMassRecycle Podcast

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

 

Join Waneta and Gretchen as they delve into deconstruction and mercury with Mike Orbank from STO Building Group and Danielle Myers of the Thermostat Recycling Corporation. Ever wondered about the environmental impact of construction waste? Embodied carbon vs emissions? Curious about how we can make a difference through strategic choices? Explore the paradigm shift from traditional demolition to the meticulous art of deconstruction. Tune in to discover the power of careful planning, material separation, the ingenious reclamation of off cuts, and how planning can keep mercury out of landfills. 

Thank you to Covanta for sponsoring this episode and for their work with Thermostat Recycling Corporation. 
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (45)

The MassRecycle Podcast is hosted by Gretchen Carey, MR President (New England Recycling and Organics Coordinator for Republic Services) and Waneta Trabert, MR Vice President (Director of the Sustainable Materials Management Division, City of Newton). Waneta and Gretchen discuss hot topics in recycling, reuse, and organics diversion, as well as interviewing people who are doing great and noteworthy things in the field of sustainability in Massachusetts. MassRecycle is always looking for great topics for our podcasts! If you have a great idea, send it along to Admin@MassRecycle.org!