Construction waste

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What a waste!

By Nick Helm 1 February 2018, Build 164, Feature article

The building and construction industry has a shocking record when cleaning up after itself. It contributes more to New Zealand’s burgeoning waste stream than every other industrial, commercial and household activity combined.

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Design to minimise waste

1 February 2018, Build 164, Feature article

While construction and demolition waste is created by contractors on site, decisions made by designers influence the type and amount of waste throughout a building’s life.

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Embracing the used

By Dael Climo 1 April 2020, Build 177

Construction and demolition waste comprises 40-50% of waste going to landfill, and each home built generates an average of 4 tonnes of waste. Contributing to the circular economy by recycling, rather than wasting materials, would contribute to meeting net-zero carbon targets.

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Cutting plastic construction waste

By Dr Terri-Ann Berry 1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article

The tonnes of construction waste that go to landfill each year are a significant environmental hazard. A research centre at Unitec is working to change this with an innovative project to help construction companies reduce the amount of plastic waste they discard.

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Waste in the regions

By Amber Garnett, Roman Jaques 1 February 2018, Build 164, Feature article

Better buildings are not only warm, dry and healthy but have a minimal impact on our environment. BRANZ research is collecting data to help tailor construction waste reduction initiatives to different regions.

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