There’s a new online video show hosted by Alex Pettitt called Mainstream Green. Their videos are high-quality and super informative. Sometimes, it helps to see how things work, so I love to show video as often as possible. The video above is on recycling and deconstruction. The deconstruction guy says the cost of on-site deconstruction is comparable to waste removal. That’s a good. Generally, people are self-interested and when it becomes profitable to do the right thing, more and more people will start doing the right thing. Makes sense doesn’t it?
From their video page: "Mainstream Green engages, informs, and educates viewers about everything green, from the nitty-gritty of insulation to the big picture of master-planned communities. By providing inspiration and information on how to become more involved in earth-friendly alternatives, Mainstream Green encourages viewers to explore avenues and incentives that save them money, improve their health, and make their world a little better." Via EcoGeek.
Good case studies on Design for Deconstruction available at http://tinyurl.com/ytdfgb. Specifically the Chartwell School. If you’re ever near Monterey, CA they give great tours of their building. They also just received LEED Platinum.