Waste Reduction
Waste from construction and demolition is set to rise over the next 100 years. In some countries, the construction and demolition sector is the highest producer of waste. SBC practices reduce waste which in turn lower costs, reduce the strain on waste disposal depots and virgin resource deposits, reduce energy requirements and the associated pollution, encourage innovation and new markets and business, and lower material consumption. Some SBC techniques to reduce waste include: reusing materials or existing infrastructure, prolonging building life by design, adaptation and/or proper maintenance therefore reducing the need to demolish the building, site planning and design and using recycled materials instead of virgin materials.
CSIR Integrated Waste Management - An Audit Manual for Commercial Buildings (Manual)
This manual contains explanations, tips and hands-on advice on how to investigate and characterise an organisation's waste, and is designed to assist with the planning and measuring stages of a waste management programme in an organisation. The methodology described is applicable to a number of business sectors, but is specifically aimed at offices, restaurants and office services (cleaning services, water and air-conditioning services and building and maintenance services).
http://www.csir.co.za/plsql/ptl0002/ PTL0002_PGE015_PRODUCT? PRODUCT_NO=7051110
USA EPA Reducing C&D Debris (Website)
This website provides information on managing and reducing construction and demolition waste. Includes resources on reducing, reusing and recycling waste products, buying recycled products and other programs.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/ non-hw/debris/reduce.htm
Sustainable Building Toolbox Construction Waste Reduction (Website)
This website provides tips on reducing, recycling and reusing construction waste. Includes links to other relevant organisations.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/ cdl/elements_cdl_main.HTM
INFORM Construction and Demolition Fact Sheet (Website)
This fact sheet is targeted at local government officials, construction and demolition contractors and architects/designers. It highlights ways to reduce waste during the construction, demolition and renovation phases.
http://www.wastefreenyc.org/ fact_CWPconstruction.php#basics
Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law Policy Instruments for a Sustainable Built Environment (Online Journal Article)
This article provides a brief overview of the environmental impacts of built environment in America. It then looks at the types of regulatory, economic and information policy instruments that can be used to reduce waste during the design, construction, use, refurbishment and demolition/endues phases of a building.
http://www.law.fsu.edu/journals/ landuse/vol17_2/kibert.pdf
