How to reduce home improvement project waste

NORTH COUNTY - The home improvement industry has grown considerably over the last several decades, as homeowners increasingly took steps to turn their homes into personal compounds. But such projects often produce substantial amounts of waste, negatively impacting the environment as a result.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, an estimated 170 million tons of building construction, renovation and demolition-derived wastes were generated in 2003, a year when the housing market was thriving and homeowners were not shying away from costly home improvement projects. Wi...