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Building a Sustainable Future, One Less Skip at a Time
Let’s talk trash. Specifically, construction waste . It might not be the most glamorous topic, but it’s a massive one when we consider the health of our planet. As we prepare for the design charrette for New Zealand’s new sustainability innovation incubator, understanding how to manage construction waste is key to reducing our environmental footprint. This public-private project not only supports green-minded SMEs and start-ups but also aims to embody sustainable building itself, making our design choices more important than ever. Understanding Construction Waste Construction and demolition activities are significant contributors to the global waste stream. Globally, over two billion tonnes of construction waste are generated annually, highlighting this issue's immense scale. In the UK alone, the construction industry produces a staggering 62% of the nation’s total waste and is responsible for 32% of all waste sent to landfills . Here in New Zealand, the picture is simila...
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