OFF-SITE WASTE SORTING AND RECYCLING By: greening homes

June 29, 2013
Waste Diversion

On our most recent project, Greening Homes is trying out a new method of recycling our construction and demolition waste. Whereas we had previously separated materials on-site and hauled them to various transfer stations for recycling, our new method takes advantage of a service provided by Waste Management (WM), who offer off-site sorting and recycling. Under this […]

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LEED for HOMES: An analysis for Toronto Renovations By: greening homes

June 16, 2013
LEED for Homes

by Connor Malloy An introduction to LEED for Homes As one of 2 LEED for Homes accredited professionals located in the Greater Toronto Area (1 of 5 in Ontario), I am often asked about the LEED for Homes rating system. Due to the brand equity of the parent rating system and its creator, LEED for […]

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THE STORY OF A THIRD STORY By: greening homes

June 13, 2013
Project Update

Ten years ago George and Maria Stonehouse had a vision for their two and half story home. The vision was radical and their friends and neighbors claimed, “It can’t be done! You must be crazy! In the winter…but why?”. Fast forward to the present day, George, his nephew Kyle, myself and two other Greening Homes […]

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