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Last updated: 7:00 pm EDT July 20, 2008

Going Green Georgia

BUILDING GREEN
Building in Atlanta progresses at a rapid rate. The projected growth of the area supports the need for more "green" methods of building, from the materials and products used in construction, to the land use and development. This category forms a critical part of "Going Green Georgia."

Going Green Georgia

HOME REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION
The following links supplied by the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division may be useful for construction and home remodeling projects.

ALUMINUM FOILS AND LAMINATES:
Connecticut Metal Industries

ASPHALT:
Dykes Paving

BATTERIES:
Battery Box, Inc., Augusta, 706-722-5448
Metal Conversion Tech.
Southeast Recycling Technologies
Voltex Batteries, Doraville, 770-448-6021, Sealed lead-acid type used in UPS units.
Call2Recycle - Rechargeable batteries of all kinds.

BOXES (corrugated, reusable):
www.ReBoxCorp.com Sell To or Buy From

BUILDING MATERIALS (surplus, salvaged):
Habitat ReStores in Georgia:
Albany GA. Phone 912-430-7942
Atlanta
Augusta GA. 104 Walton Way. Phone: 706-364-7637
Gainesville
Newnan

Other:
RoosterHead Antique Heart Pine and Brick, 6 Center St. Rome, GA 30165. 706-233-9358
Atlanta Community Tool Bank, Mark Brodbeck, 404-880-0054
www.AmericanBuilderSurplus.com

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GOING GREEN GEORGIA EXPERTS

Dennis Creech
Executive Director

Since 1978, Southface has educated consumers, design and construction professionals, policymakers and the media on practical ways to save energy and water, use natural resources wisely and create healthy homes, workplaces and communities.

Each year, over 40,000 people participate in our programs. Here are a few ways you can get involved.

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