<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><image><url>http://www.constructiongreenbook.com/templates/Extended/img/logo.gif</url><title>eSyndiCat Directory 2.2 :: Environmentally Friendly Construction Directory</title><link>http://www.constructiongreenbook.com/</link></image><title>Waste Reduction</title><description>Conventional building, renovation and remodeling projects use a lot of natural resources and create a lot of waste.&amp;nbsp; This section provides resources on waste reduction information, programs, and initiatives in conjunction with environmentally responsible building and construction practices.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Resources include links to government agencies and non-profit organizations that are committed to promoting more environmentally responsible methods of building and construction (green building practices), in an effort to reduce the amount of construction waste generated and to dispose properly of waste that is created during the construction process.&amp;nbsp; Information is also provided on ways to reduce consumer waste within the home, office and building environment.</description><link>http://www.constructiongreenbook.com/Green-Building-Resources/Waste-Reduction/</link><item><title>EPA - Strategies for Waste Reduction of Construction and Demolition Debris from Buildings</title><link>http://www.constructiongreenbook.com/Green-Building-Resources/Waste-Reduction/EPA-Strategies-for-Waste-Reduction-of-Construction-and-Demolition-Debris-from-Buildings-l45.html</link><description>The Waste Reduction Record-Setters Project fosters the development of exceptional waste reduction programs by documenting successful ones. These programs can be used as models by others implementing their own programs to reduce disposal. This fact sheet packet is aimed at local governments that want to encourage more building-related construction and demolition debris recovery, building owners and developers interested in green building design, and building contractors seeking a competitive edge.</description></item><item><title>EPA - WasteWise Program</title><link>http://www.constructiongreenbook.com/Green-Building-Resources/Waste-Reduction/EPA-WasteWise-Program-l77.html</link><description>WasteWise helps its partners meet goals to reduce and recycle municipal solid waste and selected industrial wastes. </description></item></channel></rss>