DESIGN/BUILD/NEW CONSTRUCTION

Green Initiatives & Circularity

Circularity and Reuse: Reducing Carbon Footprints

Renewable Recycling, Inc. (RRI) provides collection and recycling services for a wide range of textiles and materials directly from project sites. By focusing on sustainability, we help reduce landfill waste while supporting eco-friendly construction practices.

We offer detailed sustainability reports that list the types and amounts of materials collected, along with recycling rates. Our services are tailored to work with:

  • Building Owners and Property Managers (public and private sectors)

  • Design and Build Teams (from architects to builders)

  • Demolition Contractors

  • Building Developers

Green Initiatives & Circularity

Circularity and Reuse: Reducing Carbon Footprints

Renewable Recycling, Inc. (RRI) provides collection and recycling services for a wide range of textiles and materials directly from project sites. By focusing on sustainability, we help reduce landfill waste while supporting eco-friendly construction practices.

We offer detailed sustainability reports that list the types and amounts of materials collected, along with recycling rates. Our services are tailored to work with:

  • Building Owners and Property Managers (public and private sectors)

  • Design and Build Teams (from architects to builders)

  • Demolition Contractors

  • Building Developers

Design and Build: Embracing Green Practices

From Pre-Planning to Construction

The building sector contributes up to 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, spanning construction, use, and deconstruction phases. With such a significant environmental footprint, it’s essential for the design and construction industry to take action.

What is Circularity?
Circularity focuses on using materials with their complete lifecycle in mind. This approach prioritizes reusing and recycling materials over relying on new resources, reducing waste and environmental strain.

a construction team review plans on site in front of large windows. Active construction is happening outside. Workers in hard hats, vehicles, and building materials fill the scene

Phases of Sustainable Development

Pre-Planning Phase

This stage often involves building owners, architects, and demolition teams. By planning ahead, teams can identify energy-saving opportunities and arrange for the removal of reusable materials. These items can be diverted from landfills, sent to local recyclers, and processed into new products.

Construction Phase

During construction, developers play a key role in green initiatives by choosing recycled materials and creating a plan for managing waste. Leftover construction materials and removed debris, if not handled responsibly, often end up in landfills—currently averaging 15% of materials wasted during this phase.

a group of designers gathered around a round table in a sunlit drenched room surrounded by lush greenery

By taking just a few of these steps, the environmental impact of buildings can be significantly reduced. These actions help lower embodied carbon while protecting natural ecosystems.

Together, we can build a more sustainable future!

Easy Steps to Start Green Initiatives

Here’s how the design and build industries can reduce their carbon footprint:

  • Use raw materials from nearby suppliers to cut down on emissions linked to transportation.

  • Opt for materials that can be reused without compromising their efficiency. Examples include insulation, metals, plastics, and even paint.

  • Create buildings that are easy to adapt or expand without requiring full demolition. Flexible designs allow for adding extensions or repurposing spaces, reducing the need for wasteful deconstruction.

a group of designers gathered around a round table in a sunlit drenched room surrounded by lush greenery

By taking just a few of these steps, the environmental impact of buildings can be significantly reduced. These actions help lower embodied carbon while protecting natural ecosystems.

Together, we can build a more sustainable future!

Easy Steps to Start Green Initiatives

Here’s how the design and build industries can reduce their carbon footprint:

  • Use raw materials from nearby suppliers to cut down on emissions linked to transportation.

  • Opt for materials that can be reused without compromising their efficiency. Examples include insulation, metals, plastics, and even paint.

  • Create buildings that are easy to adapt or expand without requiring full demolition. Flexible designs allow for adding extensions or repurposing spaces, reducing the need for wasteful deconstruction.

RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
we accept:

  1. Mattresses, Box Springs & Frames

  2. Any metal items

  3. Carpet & Padding

  4. Cardboard

  5. Acoustic Ceiling Tiles 

  6. Vinyl Tile

  7. E-Waste: computers, TV’s, printers, tablets, cell phones

  8. Light Fixtures 

  9. Glass jars & bottles

RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
we accept:

We do not accept:
NON-RECYCLABLE ITEMS

  • Cement

  • Wood

  • Asphalt

  • Sheet Rock 

  • Asbestos / Hazardous materials

  • Porcelain

  • Marble/Precious stones

  • Furniture (aside from bedding items)

  • Batteries

  • Windows & Doors

We do not accept: