Zero Waste: Building Materials for a Safe, Healthy Environment

Island Gateway has been developed to some of the highest standards of sustainable and environmentally sound construction anywhere in the nation.  From reclaimed and recycled building materials to a 99% job-site recycling program, Island Gateway is leading the way in sustainable construction practices. 

We have asked our tenants to join us in keeping that standard true by choosing environmentally friendly, non-toxic, sustainable materials for their tenant improvements.  By choosing non-toxic materials, from the drywall and carpets, to the paint and adhesives, we are creating office and retail spaces that are safe, healthy and comfortable for everyone who takes part in the Island Gateway community.

Beyond non-toxic materials we are also asking our tenants to increase efficiency of water and power through the use of efficient lighting with sensors and low-flow water fixtures.  This will decrease water and power usage while increasing savings on both resources.  Everyone wins!

As the construction process is conventionally wasteful, the Island Gateway development team has made itself available to assist tenants through the process and provide a list of sustainable materials for build-outs, helping to steer our community towards its goal of Zero Waste.

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Every couple of days, over the next few weeks, we will post about a selected element of our Zero Waste program so that you can learn more specifically about how the Island Gateway community is aspiring to become a Zero Waste community.

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Click here to learn more about our Zero Waste goals and mission and download the PDF.