Image from Google Jackets

It's not just about recycling waste

By: Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6966) 11 May 2006, 22-23(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Although the United Kingdom leads the way in Europe in recycling construction and demolition waste, the Waste and Resources Action Programme is now looking to take action on waste minimisation, with the aim of producing zero net waste, where waste generated is balanced by the use of recycled waste during construction. It also is encouraging the drawing up of site waste management plans, which it hopes will be made mandatory for sites above a certain size. Includes case studies.

Although the United Kingdom leads the way in Europe in recycling construction and demolition waste, the Waste and Resources Action Programme is now looking to take action on waste minimisation, with the aim of producing zero net waste, where waste generated is balanced by the use of recycled waste during construction. It also is encouraging the drawing up of site waste management plans, which it hopes will be made mandatory for sites above a certain size. Includes case studies.