"County officials expand recycling to construction sites," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 12, 2008 Sure, there is waste in government. But in Waukesha County, officials are trying to make sure their waste does not always go to waste.

"Setting the Foundation - Changing the minds of Wisconsin contractors" Wisconsin Builder Green Issue, June 2008 Jenna Kunde said many contractors hesitate to implement recycling processes because they fear there could be additional costs and time attached to them.

"Free online directory targets state’s construction waste," Press Release, April 22, 2008 In celebration of Earth Day, WasteCap Wisconsin launched the state’s first online directory of reuse and recycling markets for Wisconsin’s construction and demolition waste.

"Save Money by Recycling," ABC of Wisconsin, Shop Talk, April 2008 by Ralph McCall, WasteCap Wisconsin There has been a lot of talk lately about construction waste recycling. The City of Chicago requires it and LEED building standards provide points for it. The State of Wisconsin will soon require it on all its projects.

"WasteCap to reuse executive director," Press Release, March 6, 2008 WasteCap Wisconsin will reuse its past Executive Director, Jenna Kunde as its current director, Susan Buchanan resigns.

"Big Diverters recycle 98% of construction and demolition waste," Press Release, October 18, 2007 Two nationally-noted Big Diverter awards were presented Oct. 17 at the second annual WasteCap Wisconsin R3 Awards. Miron Construction and Mortenson Construction, two large contractors in Wisconsin, were given the recycled green glass awards for achieving 98% recycling rates on both their projects.

"Nominees announced for nationally-noted Big Diverter Award," Press Release, September 13, 2007 The nominees for WasteCap Wisconsin's second annual R3 Awards, including eight construction and demolition projects nominated for the nationally-noted Big Diverter Award, have been selected. The state's most successful professionals and businesses working to reduce, reuse, and recycle commercial debris will be honored at this ceremony

"To LEED or not to LEED," The Business Journal of Milwaukee, August 10, 2007 Instead of using the stringent standards, local health care organizations are finding other ways to build environment-friendly facilities until the LEED guide for health care is released at the end of 2007 or early 2008.

"One hundred trained in construction debris recycling," The Daily Reporter, August 7, 2007 The growing need for professionals trained in construction debris waste management and recycling reaches a milestone last month as 20 more trainees become WasteCap accredited professionals.

"Recycling Construction Materials: An Important Part of the Construction Process," Construction Business Owner, July, 2007 When perceived as waste, disposal of C&D materials is often viewed as simply part of the cost of doing business, and recycling and reusing these materials are sometimes overlooked as management options. Recycling can benefit a construction business’s bottom line, and it benefits the environment.

"Weston 4 construction project recycling most of its waste," Wausau Buyers' Guide, April 24, 2007 When Phil Hayes started working as the project manager on the new Weston 4 Power Plant, he never imagined they would be able to recycle even half their construction debris. Two and a half years later, the project is recycling 80 percent of its waste and has diverted more than 10 million pounds of materials from landfills.

"WPSC recycles power plant construction material," Wausau Daily Herald, April 22, 2007 Wisconsin Public Service Corp. has recycled more than 80 percent of its construction materials from the Weston 4 power plant project. The utility announced the success rate in advance of Earth Day, which is today. The $752 million coal-fired plant is 80 percent complete and is expected to be ready by June 2008.

"Hospitals take a lead in green construction" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, March 9, 2007 Scott Easton, a designer for the American Family Children’s Hospital project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said the hospital had a strong desire to incorporate sustainable design principles into their project.

"Green health care facilities benefit everyone," The Daily Reporter, Feb. 20, 2007 As new health care facilities are being designed and constructed all over the country, many are fulfilling their mission to promote health and improve quality of life even before any patients have been admitted.

"Putting trash to good use" Milwaukee Magazine, February 2007 Community organizations benefit from office reconstruction.

"Passion and commitment to reducing and recycling waste celebrated at R3 Awards" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, October 2006 The state's most successful professionals and businesses in reducing, reusing, and recycling construction debris were honored at WasteCap Wisconsin's first ever R3 Awards on Thursday, Oct. 12.

"Wisconsin leads the nation in construction and demolition waste management training" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, Sept. 27, 2006 WasteCap Wisconsin is receiving national interest for its innovative training programs on how to reduce construction and demolition waste.

"Recycling C&D waste key to holding costs down" American Recycler, September, 2006 Construction and demolition waste recycling may be the key to holding down costs while constructing environmentally-friendly buildings.

"Grant allows development of new online recycling documentation program" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, July 25, 2006 A new online recycling tracking program will soon be available to contractors statewide on their construction, demolition, and remodeling projects.

"High profile projects achieving high recycling rates" The Daily Reporter, May 23, 2006 Wisconsin Public Service Corporation's Weston 4 power plant near Wausau and UW Health American Family Children's Hospital in Madison have recycled over 9 million pounds of waste and have saved their projects over $193,000 by recycling.

"State's first public-trained professionals in construction and demolition waste recycling accredited" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, May 4, 2006

"WasteCap to lead first-ever public training in construction waste recycling" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, Apr. 27, 2006

"WasteCap saves businesses $1 million by recycling" News release from WasteCap Wisconsin, Apr. 17, 2006

Executive order largely applauded by construction industry" The Daily Reporter, Apr. 12, 2006

"Governor issues green building mandate" The Daily Reporter, Apr. 11, 2006

"WasteCap leads training in construction waste recycling" The Daily Reporter, March 17, 2006

"Madison Gas & Electric shows the way to recycling success" The Daily Reporter, Jan. 5, 2006

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