Construction Junction - Building Material Reuse

July 5- July 11, 2010

Our green city

Our neighbor, the East End Food Co-op, just ran a great piece in their July newsletter (The Co-operator) by The Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign that outlines their recommendations regarding reducing, reusing and recycling as a strategy to help reduce global warming pollution and its impact on our local economy and human health.  Given our Zero Waste eBlast last week and the fact that "reuse" is our middle name... we thought we'd reprint and share their article with you.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, recycling half of your trash can prevent up to 509 pounds of heat-trapping gases from being released into the air each year.  Recycling items takes less energy and water than using new materials, and it also saves space in landfills.  To become a “zero waste” household; follow the three Rs — reduce the number of things you use, reuse those you can, and recycle everything. 

In short, if it can’t be recycled, don’t buy it.  Want to do more?  Think worms.  In your kitchen.  Start composting at home — a “must do” to become zero waste!  Another plan?  Dump the disposables.  Start by replacing your paper napkins with cloth, then move on to paper towels, flatware, plates, bowls and cups.  Carry a coffee mug to the barista, and invest in some bamboo flatware to carry with you.  Details on these actions – including where to find the expert help you may need to take action – are on the Black and Gold City Goes Green website.

Make sure you report your actions at the website, so we know how well we’re doing.  No computer?  No problem.  Call 412-258-6680 or send them a postcard to report your activity.  New to the Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign?  Welcome!  The goal of the campaign is to work together to reduce heat-trapping gases that cause global warming, making a significant measurable decrease in pollution.  Each month, the Campaign details a new set of actions (see July here), which you can do at little or no cost.  Click here to see all actions for 2010.  The Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign is coordinated by PennFuture.

The CJ Buzz

We're STILL having a sale!  While supplies last of course...

• Bifold doors - $5
• Individual cabinets - buy one and get the second of equal or lesser value at half off
• Stainless steel sinks - free with the purchase of a kitchen set or 15% off
• Office furniture - 10% off
• Toilets - $10 for all toilets with a Red X

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Recent Arrivals

Large door (20% off)	Newel post	Subway tile	Celtic knots	Magic Chef range
Form sorter	Table	Shingles	Roll top desk	Windows
Display rack	Chair	Bullet proof glass	Kitchen set	Lawnboy
Frigidaire range	Laundry sink	Frigidaire dryer	Utility sink (30% off)	Candy dispenser
Mini buffet?	Odd thing	Entertainment cabinet	Card table	Whiskey mirror
Nice mirror	Glass shelves	Wooden shutters	Tempered glass shelves	Nuts, bolts and washers
Drain lid	Maple 4x8's	Outlet sign

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