C.V. Larsen
Co. acknowledges the depletion of the world's natural resources and
accepts responsibility
to mitigate this depletion. We do this
by employing construction methods that are Eco-friendly. Ecological
construction is building in ways that are beneficial and non-harmful to
the environment and by being resource efficient. The following
are some of the methods used in our daily practices:
USE LOW IMPACT MATERIALS: Salvaged, recycled or recycle content
material; avoid toxic material, avoid limited supply material such as
old-growth
timber and minimize shipping requirements;
RECYCLE WASTE: Return, reuse and recycle: Concrete, lumber, asphalt
and metals.
PROTECT VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL: Best management practices for
erosion control. Reintroduce native species on graded areas. Protect
topsoil. Avoid pesticides and toxic chemicals.
EQUIPMENT: All equipment is registered with California Air Resources
Board to monitor and regulate Co2 emissions. Lowest idle time practices. Equipment
maintained leak free to prevent contamination by engine fluids.
PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES: Using minimum amounts of water needed
for construction. Protection of watersheds with state of the art
erosion control methods and leak-free equipment.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE: All areas of work are evaluated for native
wildlife. Specially trained personnel work closely with local and
federal agencies' biologists and naturalists to monitor for and protect
wildlife. Environmentally sensitive habitats are protected and
undisturbed. |
