When people think about sustainable buildings, their first thought is often about energy efficiency and carbon emissions. However, making more efficient use of materials in construction is increasingly important for policy makers, clients, developers and contractors - for both economic and environmental reasons. Site waste minimisation, recycling and the use of higher recycled content are practical and often cost saving or at least cost-neutral. In addition, they reduce demand for finite natural resources and the amount going to landfill. Construction clients and developers are increasingly looking to set requirements for re-used and recycled content. They see it as a relatively simple, practical and cost-neutral way of making a difference.
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