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Working toward and achieving zero waste supports

The impact of COVID-19 will be felt for years to come—on the economy, on people and on our way of life. Remaining resilient—both in business and in life—will require every industry and individual to adapt at a pace we might never have thought possible. In response to COVID-19, USGBC and GBCI have outlined a series of actions and priorities that will support a global recovery effort and leverage the power of our community to shape a healthier future for all. 

As far back as I can remember I have been passionate about the environment. Growing up on a farm in rural Ohio, I remember finding worms in my mom’s garden that had crawled away during a storm and trying to put them back in the ground once the storm had passed. I would lecture my friends who littered (yes, I was that kid), and I also distinctly remember collecting cans and bottles as a family and taking them to the redemption center for recycling.

The following article was originally published on The Field, the ASLA Professional Practice Networks’ Blog.