The Green Project, currently located in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans, has proudly been a non-profit leader in redirecting reusable building supplies from landfills for nearly two decades. Kieran Cahalan, Green Project’s Acquisition Manager, takes on the rewarding task of soliciting reusable building materials and scheduling timely pick up. At conception, the Green Project began as a paint swap program; builders and individuals would swap out left over paint for another color. However, as the program evolved, swappers became donators, and not just of paint but also of lumber, fixtures and other supplies. Within a few years, the Green Project became a full-scale building supply recycling program.

In the Fall of 2009, through an existing relationship with GRD Demolition and Deconstruction, the Green Project and Southern Homes began their first combined effort. GRD was part of a rebuilding project with Southern Homes’ owner, Chris Kornman. In fact, it was his home that was the focus of the rebuilding effort. Chris was intrigued by the impact the Green Project’s efforts were having on the environment, especially in light of Southern Homes’ commitment to green building. Since July 2009 until April 2010, the Green Project has redirected and saved the environment from 166,000 pounds of lumber and 92,000 pounds of paint that would have found their way to landfills and waterways. The Green Project’s resale costs for reusable building materials is 30%-40% of average retail costs, giving homeowners and small landlords a needed economic advantage.

Recently, Southern Homes has engaged Keiran and the Green Project in a rebuilding effort in the Uptown New Orleans area. “I have been very impressed with Southern Homes’ active commitment to green building”, say Keiran. “I absolutely see future opportunities with Southern Homes, especially considering the green commitment demonstrated personally by their owner…that really says a lot. I am looking forward to working with Southern Homes on future projects with their homeowners”.

As part of the “Save Money, Be Healthy, Live Smart” campaign, Southern Homes is making plans for a long and beneficial relationship with the Green Project. The end result will be energy efficient homes, with improved indoor air quality, at prices that don’t break a homeowner’s budget.. For more information on “Live Smart” new construction or renovation, contact Southern Homes at info@southernhomes.com or (888)660-0123 ext 36.

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