Construction wastes raw materials
Series: New Civil Engineer ; 28 November 2002, 10(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: 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| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3845-01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120646-1001 |
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