Oct. 9, 2006: Structure to be World's Largest Built With Recycled Industrial Materials
WASHINGTON - A major commercial development in Syracuse, N.Y., will be the world's largest sustainable structure to be built with recycled industrial materials, incorporate energy efficient features, and reduce vehicle emissions. The developers of Destiny USA, a multi-use project, signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promising to use a variety of environmentally sustainable practices.
"Destiny USA's pledge is the first of what we hope will be many similar commitments to use recycled industrial materials and promote other environmentally sustainable practices in major construction projects," said Susan Bodine, assistant administrator of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. "Increasing the use of recycled materials preserves our natural resources, protects the environment, conserves energy, and saves money."