Construction wastes raw materials
Construction wastes raw materials
- 2002
- New Civil Engineer 28 November 2002, 10(1) .
A new study by construction industry research body CIRIA and waste management firms Biffa and Viridis reveals that over 35% of the raw materials used in the construction products manufacturing process are thrown out as waste. "Construction industry mass balance: resource use, wastes and emissions" also highlights the energy consumption and greenhouse gases resulting from the process. Research project summary available at www.ciria.org.uk/environment_rp636.htm
CIRIA
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
RAW MATERIALS
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
A new study by construction industry research body CIRIA and waste management firms Biffa and Viridis reveals that over 35% of the raw materials used in the construction products manufacturing process are thrown out as waste. "Construction industry mass balance: resource use, wastes and emissions" also highlights the energy consumption and greenhouse gases resulting from the process. Research project summary available at www.ciria.org.uk/environment_rp636.htm
CIRIA
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
RAW MATERIALS
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY