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Rethinking and Reducing Construction Waste

Here’s a look at how construction waste can be transformed from a problem to an opportunity and why better waste management can lead to safer and more-efficient working conditions.
By Shannon Bergstrom
November 4, 2020
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by Shannon Bergstrom
Shannon Bergstrom is a LEED Green Associate, TRUE waste advisor. She currently works at RTS, a tech-driven waste and recycling management company, as a sustainability operations manager. Shannon consults with clients across industries on sustainable waste practices.

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