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Brooks Fullcircle Kitchen Design (Winter 2006)
Sarah and Rick Brooks hired Madison Environmental Group to provide them with a Fullcircle kitchen design. Our remodel plan will modify their space to better suit their needs while reusing their original 1920s cabinets and specifying eco-friendly materials and finishes.

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Midwest Renewable Energy Association Interior Design (Winter 2006)
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) hired Madison Environmental Group to provide them with a Fullicircle design for their Marketplace and Workshop Room in Custer, Wisconsin. Our remodel plan will modify their space to better suit their needs while specifying eco-friendly materials and finishes.

W. Dayton St. Condominiums Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Plan (Summer 2006)
Capitol Bassett, LLC hired Madison Environmental Group to develop a Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Plan for their 20-unit “work-force”-priced condominium development. The Plan provides written and photographic inventories of salvageable building materials, fixtures, and appliances in addition to recommended handling methods and markets for these materials.

National Conference of Bar Examiners Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Plan (Summer 2006)
Madison Environmental Group is working with the National Conference of Bar Examiners to develop a Deconstruction Recycling and Reuse Plan for their future headquarters at 601 West Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Plan provides written and photographic inventories of salvageable building materials, fixtures, and equipment in addition to recommended handling methods and markets for these materials.

SC Johnson Waste Management Consultation
(Spring 2006)
In partnership with Kestral Management Services, Madison Environmental Group provided the SC Johnson company in Racine, Wisconsin with consultation services to improve recycling at corporate headquarters and in their new construction and building renovation activities.

University Square Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Plan (Spring 2006)
Madison Environmental Group is working with J.H. Findorff & Son and Executive Management, Inc. to develop a Deconstruction Recycling and Reuse Plan for the new University Square development in Madison. The Plan provides written and photographic inventories of salvageable building materials, fixtures, and appliances in addition to recommended handling methods and markets for these materials.

Great Dane Eco-Charette and Development of Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Plan (Spring 2006 )
Great Dane Development Corporation hired Madison Environmental Group to conduct an Eco-Charette prioritizing green features for The Colony, their new residential project at 625 East Mifflin, Madison. Our Deconstruction Recycling and Reuse Plan will inventory reusable materials, assess recyclable materials, and recommend an approach to maximizing reuse and recycling opportunities.

Home Savings Bank Green  Communication (Spring 2006)
Home Savings has hired Madison Environmental Group to assist them with communicating to the public their priority of conserving resources and enhancing the environment and community. We will develop a brochure, signage, and newsletter articles which highlight the use of recycled materials and energy efficient design in their new greenbuilt branch at 3762 E. Washington, Madison.
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Madison School District Recycling Video Development (Summer 2006)
Madison Metropolitan School District hired Madison Environmental Group to provide script, graphics, and narration documenting the district's pilot recycling program, a project funded by a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waste Reduction and Recycling demonstration grant. The film will enable other schools to improve their recycling operations.
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First United Methodist Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Plan (Summer 2006)
First United Methodist Church hired Madison Environmental Group to develop a Deconstruction Recycling and Reuse Plan for their facility expansion in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. We will inventory reusable materials, assess recyclable materials, and recommend an approach to maximizing reuse and recycling opportunities.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Residence Facility Green Development (2005)
Stone House Development and Stevens Construction Corporation hired Madison Environmental Group to join their project team. From planning phase to occupancy, we will maximize opportunities to conserve resources and operating cost while enhancing the environment. Areas we will influence are landscaping and storm water management, water and energy conservation measures, green building materials, construction waste recycling, and environmental educational opportunities for the students who will reside in the building.
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Culver's Biofuel Promotion (Summer 2005 - Winter 2005)
Madison Environmental Group received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy to partner with Culver's Restaurants to develop a vegetable oil-fueled fleet of vehicles for Culver's Restaurants throughout Wisconsin. We developed a toolkit of technical and financial information to assist Culver's franchise owners in converting diesel vehicles to run on waste fryer oil from their restaurants. Vegetable oil is a renewable fuel source that produces zero net greenhouse gas emissions, zero sulfur emissions, and less particulate matter ("soot") than diesel or gasoline. It can also provide significant cost savings over petroleum-based fuels.
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Construction Waste Recycling at Overture Center for the Arts (Spring 2002 - Spring 2006)
WasteCap Wisconsin hired Madison Environmental Group to manage the construction waste recycling for Madison's new Overture Center for the Arts. We worked with J.H. Findorff & Son to recover up to 80% of the construction waste stream! As of March 2005, Findorff recycled 6,350 tons of wood, metal, concrete, cardboard, paper, drywall, and more. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources funded part of this construction recycling pilot project. The Grant Report outlines the methods we developed and the results, including dollars and resources saved. learn more »

425 West Washington Green Development (Summer 2005 - Winter 2005)
Eric Minton hired Madison Environmental Group to join the development team with deconstruction recycling, reuse planning and green product procurement, and green roof planning during the building of their fit and healthy green project at 425 W. Washington Avenue, Madison. While the building has not been launched, in the future, we hope to bring our Environmental Action Team (EnAct) and Car-Free Challenge program to building tenants. read article »

First Unitarian Society Transportation Demand Planning (December 2005 - January 2006)
First Unitarian Society of Madison, Wisconsin, hired Madison Environmental Group to map out a Transportation Demand Management strategy to address onsite parking limitations. We conducted site visits and focus groups to understand the parking challenges at present as well as during and after the construction of a building expansion.

Century Condos, LLC Deconstruction Recycling Plan and Management (Winter 2005)
Century Condos, LLC hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to manage the deconstruction and sale of reusable fixtures, furnishings, and building materials at 2630 Amherst Road in Middleton. The purpose of the project was to minimize demolition waste and maximize reuse of materials prior to interior demolition of the building, which will be converted from a clinic to Century Avenue Office Condos.

Cashton Greens Renewable Energy Park Design (Fall 2005)
Madison Environemntal Group was hired by Cashton Area Development Corporation to create an inspirational concept site plan for a new environmental business park in Cashton, WI. The Renewable Energy Park includes roads, access points, eco-business locations, stormwater storage areas, a wind turbine and landscaping elements such as prairies, buffer strips, rain gardens, an organic orchard, bicycle paths, mowed trails, and a food waste recycling storage shed.

Buckeye Road Deconstruction Recycling Plan (Fall 2005) Madison Environmental Group worked with Miller Construction Company to develop a Recycling and Reuse Deconstruction Plan for their Buckeye Road development. The Plan provides written and photographic inventories of salvageable building materials, fixtures, and appliances in addition to recommended handling methods and markets for these materials.

Home Savings Bank Green Development (Summer 2005)
Home Savings hired Madison Environmental Group to assist their project team with green procurement research and with documenting green development activities during the building of their new Madison branch bank. We helped Home Savings communicate to the public their priority of conserving resources and enhancing the environment and community.  In addition, we coordinated the "ground-breaking" event for them which showed everyone how old paving material can be recycled for the new parking lot.  read article »

DNR Waste and Recycling Demonstration Grant (2005)
Madison Environmental Group received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a pilot project to demonstrate and document creative solutions for reuse and recycling of deconstruction materials. We will also partner with Alexander Company, Habitat for Humanity’s Restore and J.H. Findorff & Son on this project.
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Madison School District Recycling Study (Winter 2004 - Spring 2005)
Madison Metropolitan School District hired Madison Environmental Group to study the waste stream at four schools through hands-on waste sorts and qualitative interviews with school district staff. Our findings and recommendations will enable the school district to improve recycling operations district-wide. The research coincides with the city of Madison's overhaul in recycling operations in September 2005. Our work is part of a project that is funded by a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waste Reduction and Recycling demonstration grant.

Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Power Plant and Parking Lot Expansion (Winter 2004 - Spring 2005)
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, hired Madison Environmental Group to join their design and construction team. We provided landscaping and storm water management services and create a plan for construction and demolition reuse and recycling. Our green building/site planning research services help our client reduce environmental impacts while creating a positive and pleasing environment.

Alliant Energy Greenspace Parking Installation (Spring 2002 -  Winter 2005)
For Alliant Energy we managed the installation of a Greenspace parking area in Janesville, Wisconsin, which we designed using an innovative redevelopment process. The site was a former Manufactured Gas Plant and is now an active substation providing electricity to the community. The greenspace redevelopment plan incorporates native prairie vegetation, trees, shrubs, an asphalt drive and green parking. The City of Janesville will lease, operate and maintain the green space and parking areas. Click here to see pictures and read more about our innovative green redevelopment approach. learn more »

Alliant Energy Greenspace Dog Park Installation (Spring 2002 -  Winter 2005)
For Alliant Energy we managed the installation of a greenspace in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The installation is the result of a redevelopment plan we designed to create a 9-acre greenspace on a former manufactured gas plant site. The space includes a tallgrass prairie, a dog park and puppy park for use by the Fond du Lac community. The dog park is planted in native prairie vegetation. It will include mowed paths and a parking area for approximately 25 cars. learn more »

Alliant Energy Greenspace Urban Landscape (Spring 2002 -  Winter 2005
For Alliant Energy we managed the installation of a greenspace urban area that was formerly a Manufactured Gas Plant site and is now an active substation in Mason City, Iowa. We worked with Trees Forever to facilitate a participatory process with community leaders and citizen volunteers to design the greenspace.

Madison Development Corporation Deconstruction
Recycling Plan (Spring 2005)
Madison Development Corporation hired Madison Environmental Group to develop a reuse and recycling plan for two houses at 437 and 439 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin. We conducted site visits and provided a detailed inventory of building materials, fixtures, furniture, and appliances.

City Engineering Facility Deconstruction Recycling Plan
(Winter - Spring 2005)
The City of Madison, Wisconsin, hired Madison Environmental Group to develop a reuse and recycling deconstruction plan for the City Engineering Facility on Emil Street. We provided a detailed inventory of salvageable building materials, fixtures, furniture, and appliances and a plan to market items such as retro metal desks, cabinets and bookcases.

Great Dane Development Deconstruction Recycling Plan and Management (Winter 2004 - Spring 2005)
Great Dane Development Corporation hired Madison Environmental Group to develop and manage a reuse and recycling deconstruction plan for five houses at 409-421 W. Gorham Street, including identifying a market for relocating the building at 421 W. Gorham. Working with Habitat for Humanity ReStore, we salvaged building materials, fixtures, furniture, and appliances which were either donated or sold at a deconstruction sale. Together we saved an estimated 6500 pounds of material from the landfill. click here to learn more »

Pearson Residential Deconstruction Recycling (Fall 2004)
Richard and Noel Pearson hired Madison Environmental Group to inventory, plan and manage the reuse and recycling of building materials from their small lakefront home in Madison, Wisconsin. The deconstruction is complete now, but if you’re interested in learning more about what was recycled and how the project was carried out, we invite you to learn more »

Nolen Shores Deconstruction Recycling Plan and Management (Summer – Fall 2004)
McGrath and Associates hired Madison Environmental Group to develop and manage a reuse and recycling deconstruction plan for five 2 story residential and commercial buildings on Wilson and Hamilton Streets in Madison, Wisconsin. First priority was given to Habitat Restore for all valuable building materials. The remainder salvageable building materials, fixtures, furniture, appliances were distributed and donated at a deconstruction sale.

Wisconsin Water Action Primer (Summer 2004)
Clean Wisconsin hired Madison Environmental Group to prepare outreach materials for their Great Lakes water initiative to build support at the local level to protect, conserve, restore and improve water conditions in the Great Lakes region. We co-wrote, designed and published Wisconsin Water – Our Way of Life. We also created a PowerPoint presentation and summary document to use as a communication tool in meetings with mayors and other municipal leaders across Wisconsin. Clean Wisconsin received funding from the Mott and Joyce foundations to conduct this work. learn more »