More Green Tips from ACT Members
ACT …on Green Tips
Thanks to an impressive group of experts on AOBA’s Associates Coalition Team (ACT) for contributing these tips!
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RECYCLE: Strive not to throw away any unneeded wood and wood byproducts. Check your state and local government sites for recycle information. You can also find companies that buy and accept waste wood product for recycling such as this local company: www.calvertwoodrecycling.com. Contributed by Dwayne Vogel, Finish It Green/Bullocks Furniture Restoration, dvogel@finishitgreen.com, www.finishitgreen.com
REJUVENATE: Make sure your landscaping includes mowing your turfgrass at least 4-4.5 inches in height. This will produce deeper roots, allowing the grass to require less water. This will also help reduce the incidence of weeds in the turf and the need for pesticides to manage them. Contributed by Stephen Cook, The Brickman Group, stephen.cook@brickmangroup.com, www.brickmangroup.com
REUSE: For all your painting needs, use canvas drop cloths in lieu of plastic drop cloths. Canvas can be washed for reuse; plastic is used only once and takes a long time to break down in landfills. Contributed by Bill Manders, Manders Decorating Company, bmanders@mandersdecorating.com, www.mandersdecorating.com
