2011 Environmental Product Guide - Sea Grant College Program

Return to Table Of ContentsSERVICES (cont.)Service TypeCompany NameDescriptionEnvironmentally Preferable FeaturesUsed MaterialResource,DeconstructionServices & WasteReductionConsultingRe-use Hawai'i- Non-profit organization is a licensed demolitioncontractor providing full scope of DeconstructionServices for residential, industrial, and commercialprojects- Free waste reduction consulting service.- Used building material warehouse open to the public- Deconstruction preserves material for reuse and recycling and minimizesconstruction and demolition waste from entering local landfills- Buying locally produced, salvaged material instead of new savestrees and energy, and minimizes the need to harvest, produce,transport, and distribute new materialWastewaterTreatmentRoth Ecological Design International,LLC (REDI)Converts wastes to resources by producing flowers, fodder, andwater ready for resuse- USGBC member- Water conserving- Energy efficient: does not require external energy tooperate- Qualifies for LEED credits- Considerable lower O&M costs vs. conventionalpackaged treatment plantsStormwaterTreatmentBest ManagementPracticesRoth Ecological Design International,LLC (REDI)Wastewater treatment services include surface flow wetlands,restorers (floating wetland islands), rain gardens, and bioswales- USGBC member- Water conserving- Improves wildilife habitat and human health by usingnatural systems technologies to clean stormwater runoffWater Features /WetlandTechnologiesRoth Ecological Design International,LLC (REDI)Wetland technolgies can serve as landscaped, living filters forcommercial water features to maintain high water quality andaesthetic standards, while providing O&M cost savings andaquaculture potential- USGBC member- Water conserving- Energy efficient: uses a low-energy circulation system to maximize thevolume of water through the wetland system to remove algae and nutrientsEntertainment:musicSafe Day EventsEducators on a mission to make a better world in aconcert/conference combo for events, conventions and partiesSince early 80's, the roots of Breath of Fire Band, as the Allright Family Band did benefitsand concerts inspiring "earth day" missions; we now continue this with young celebritiesand talentConsulting-Testing-CertificationWoodbury Green BuildingConsultationProvides sustainable building consultation, verification inspectionand performance testingCertified to meet the highest national Green Building industry standards as a LEEDAccredited Professional, and ENERGY STAR Rater, and is also a member of the USGreen Building Council and Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)Reusable andSurplus BuildingMaterialHabitat for Humanity ReStores- Nonprofit organization- ReStore resale outlets sell reusable and surplus building materialsto the public- Proceeds help local Habitat affiliates fund the construction ofHabitat homes within their communities- ReStore resale outlets provide an environmentally and socially responsible way to keepgood, reusable materials out of the waste stream while providing funding for Habitat’scommunity improvement work- Buying locally salvaged materials instead of new saves resources, energy, and minimizesthe need to harvest, produce, transport and distribute new material.Education &Training:Homeownership,Financial Literacy,HomeBuilding/RepairTraining Center at Kalaeloa - NanakuliHousing Corporation- Culturally-based education and training in homeownership andfinancial literacy- Train eligible families to do self-help repairs- Programs are provided free of charge to families of low tomoderate income, primarily Hawaiian Homestead families on theisland of O’ahu- Homeownership builds a vested interests in the local environment- Increases mortgage success rates ensure longterm ownership- Increase home durability through maintenance and repairs reduces the need for newmaterials- Building with locally produced materials saves resources, energy and minimizes the needto harvest, produce, transport and distribute new materialReusable andSurplus BuildingMaterialBaseyard Sand Island - NanakuliHousing Corporation- Collects and distributes reusable, surplus construction materials tofamilies, schools and nonprofit organizations at little or no cost- Excess materials are made available to the public at a discountand proceeds are used to fund NHC’s programs- Provide environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materialsout of the waste stream while providing funding for NHC's community improvement work- Buying locally salvaged materials instead of new saves resources, energy, and minimizesthe need to harvest, produce, transport and distribute new material126