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♻️ Reduce ♻️ Reuse ♻️ Recycle. Our approach to resource management aims to reduce the volume of waste to landfill by maximising opportunities for production of recycled construction materials that are repurposed across projects in diverse industry sectors. With convenient locations in Bald Hills on Brisbane's northside, and Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Terreco Resources can assist with clearing a demolition site or supplying materials for a construction, civil or landscaping project. For more information on all materials we supply and accept for disposal, visit our website https://lnkd.in/gUMnmXvF+Heads%2CGeneric&utm_content=1730256540&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin or call 1300 634 444. #recycledaggregates #recycling #resourcemanagement #terrecoresources #circulareconomy #circularity #demolition #constructioninnovation #salvage #resourcerecovery #stoplandfill #environment #recyclable #bigbuild #construction #sustainability #wholesalerecyclablematerials #constructionmaterials #recycledmaterials

If your co-op is undertaking renovations, it's important to think about how to manage the waste that it generates. Here are some great tips from Green Building Canada: https://ow.ly/z0Mb50SEskR

Walker accepts and recycles asphalt and concrete materials in Niagara, Essex and Grey-Bruce. There are environmental and economic benefits to reusing these materials. Aggregate, by nature, is a non-renewable resource, but is necessary for road, home and building construction throughout the province. Recycled aggregates can be used for many purposes, from parking lots and driveways to landscaping and house building projects. In 2023 alone, we were able to recycle 28,249 tonnes of concrete! By reusing what we can, we are helping to preserve these resources where available as well as reduce waste, energy use, greenhouse gases and overall costs for construction. For more details about our recycled concrete and our other products, visit walkeraggregates.com . . . #aggregates #recycle #recycledconcrete #recycledasphalt #asphalt #reducereuserecycle #sustainability #Niagara #Essex #GreyBruce #TheWalkerWay

In New Zealand, the demolition industry faces a significant challenge: making salvage a financially viable option. The traditional approach often leans towards quick, cost-effective demolition methods that result in valuable materials ending up in landfills. However, at Henderson Demolition, we want to rewrite this narrative by investing in sustainability and forging partnerships that prioritize salvage and reuse. Salvaging materials from demolition sites requires time, effort, and resources. It involves careful deconstruction, sorting, and processing of materials to ensure they can be reused or recycled effectively. Unfortunately, the economics of salvage often don't align with the bottom line of many demolition companies. The upfront costs and logistical challenges can deter businesses from pursuing sustainable practices. To overcome these obstacles, we've actively sought out partnerships with like-minded organizations, such as Auckland Council and Onehunga Community Recycling Centre. These partnerships enable us to pool resources, share expertise, and collectively work towards our sustainability goals. Together, we're proving that salvage can be a financially viable option when approached collaboratively. Our investment in sustainability isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements or ticking boxes. It's about embodying our commitment to responsible business practices and leaving a positive impact on the communities we serve. Through education, innovation, and strategic partnerships, we're leading the way towards a more sustainable future for the demolition industry in New Zealand. It's great to see our names in the news, but it's all thanks to the work of the team at the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre. Great work lads! #SustainableDemolition #PartnersInSalvage #BuildingABetterFuture #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityEngagement https://lnkd.in/gEQREqCg

Our building and demolition waste recycling and reuse programme is gaining momentum. The three-month phase of our construction and demolition diversion trial at the Richmond Resource Recovery Centre began in July and use of this facility is steadily trending higher. A large proportion of our nation’s total waste in landfills comes from the construction and demolition industry, and yet much of it is recyclable or reusable. During the first 60 days of operation, we received 174 loads, yielding a material diversion of 16.7 tonnes. Of this, around 65% was reusable and 35% recyclable. Timber makes up the largest percentage of the recovered products followed by non-wood panels and sheets, flooring and insulation products, and then joinery. Anyone can use the service if their load can be safely sorted into the recycling and reuse bins by hand. The process is straightforward, and we continue to work on streamlining the operation. After assessment of your ute or trailer load by facility staff, you will be able to unload the accepted materials into the appropriate bin or area. Most people take only a few minutes to unload materials otherwise destined for landfill, at no cost. After that, you can go to the weighbridge to drop off any remaining landfill material in the usual way. The success of the trial means we’ve pushed it out beyond the original planned three-month date and will now keep going until the end of March next year. Our construction and demolition diversion operation runs from Wednesday to Sunday.

"...Additionally, a new Scottish Aggregates Tax could be used to incentivise the use of recycled sands and aggregates as oppose to virgin equivalents. Now at Stage 3 of the Holyrood process, once passed into law this will replace the current UK Levy, and is set to introduce an additional charge for virgin resources, making circular options cheaper. ‘With less than fifteen years’ worth of sands and gravels left in Scotland’s quarries’ permitted reserves, this is a tipping point for Scotland. Either we can choose to open up more of the country to quarrying, or we can encourage the construction sector to recycle more of the waste products from excavation, and to buy recycled sands and aggregates to build with,’ said Scott Brewster, Managing Director of Brewster Brothers." https://lnkd.in/ecfd9vPa #Construction #Recycling #AggregatesTax #CircularEconomy

🌟 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 at its Best! 🌟 Did you know that 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 can significantly reduce waste and lower construction costs? 📉 At 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, we're committed to sustainable building practices. ♻️ Watch our latest video to see how we turn old #concrete into a valuable resource for new projects! 🤩 #concreterecycling #concretedemolition #albanyny #albanyenv

Asphalt shingle recycler Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. is moving ahead with a facility in Hamilton to reprocess tens of thousands of tonnes of roofing material each year. Then, it plans to replicate the facility in cities across North America. Northstar plans to establish a 25,000- to 30,000-square-foot facility that will process 40,000 tonnes of shingles per year from the Greater Toronto Area under what it refers to as typical operations, though that number could go as high as 80,000 tonnes. “This is a real opportunity to stop shingles from going to landfill,” Aidan Mills, president and CEO of Northstar, said in an interview with Sustainable Biz Canada. #recycling #shingles #buildings #sustainability #Hamilton https://lnkd.in/ey3WQaEy

NZCB in the Media – North & South Magazine, 01 April 2024   BUILDING’S dirty secrets   Brand new homes are sold as warm, dry, energy efficient and sustainable, as well as environmentally friendly. Diana Clement takes a hard look at the claims and discovers some worrying facts including a big waste problem.   Waste makes up a big part of the dirty underbelly of residential buildings in New Zealand.   Malcolm Fleming, Chief Executive of New Zealand Certified Builders Association, says many of its 2300 members are putting recycling processes in place, and coordination with local recycling companies is becoming more common. “With construction contributing 50 per cent or more of the waste that goes to landfills, as a result of both new construction and deconstruction, the industry needs to take active measures to reduce waste.” He says builders can contribute by introducing recycling programmes on-site and placing pressure on their supply chains to reduce packaging.   Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gwh4xgAt

"While certain municipalities have taken the crucial first steps, deconstruction policies remain regrettably uncommon across most cities. This represents an opportunity for innovative municipal leaders to showcase their commitment to sustainability and resiliency.” "In the US, roughly 150 million tons of construction waste goes to dumps and landfills each year. That is simply unsustainable, and highlights the need for more deconstruction (i.e., taking structures down piece by piece, for material recycling and reuse) vs demolition. To find out which cities are ahead of the deconstruction curve, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dTSGrMnc #constructionwaste #deconstructionoverdemolition #recycle #reuse #sustainability