Masonry Magazine November 2011 Page. 26

Words: Meredith Ware, Chris Avant
Masonry Magazine November 2011 Page. 26

Masonry Magazine November 2011 Page. 26
The Role of the Sustainability Director

Ware evaluates plant dryer insulation and efficiency.

As companies around the globe begin to take a serious look at their environmental responsibilities, it's apparent that a variety of ways exist to go green. Bonsal American, a division of Oldcastle Building Products, took a leap two years ago, hiring veteran Meredith Ware to lead the way as sustainability director. Following is an account of a day in the life of Ware through a typical day, as a company more than 100 years old goes green from the inside, out.

BY CHRIS AVANT
24 MASONRY
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