Waste reduction final report -4 - Test Input

Grey energy of buildings (SIA 2032)
A new leaflet (2008) aims to include grey energy considerations in the same manner as
energy use during the use phase. Basics for project oriented ratings are established as well as
standards for the calculation of the grey energy of buildings [SIA 2008].
Reuse and recycling strategies
“Disposal marker” - www.abfall.ch (d/f/it)
The disposal directory or “marker” is a web page on disposal questions established by the
cantons, the FOEN, ARV and VBSA
It provides a compilation of relevant information on waste management in Switzerland in
general and in the different cantons. The reader can find e.g. waste purchasers in a certain
region, information on waste groups such as construction, industrial and business waste,
legislation information or seminars. The website is available in German, French and Italian.
Multi Dell Concept
The Multi Dell Concept (Mehrmuldenkonzept MMK) was developed and published by the
Association of Swiss Construction Entrepreneurs (SBV) based on the Technical Waste
Regulation. It is an aid for site managers to correctly treat and separate waste on the
construction site. The MMK defines different standardised contents of waste containers and
ways of disposal. It aims at facilitating quick and rational disposal ways within close
proximity to the construction site. Target group are managers who have to implement a waste
management plan in accordance with the mandatory standards laid down [CIB 2008, SBV].
Please consult the appendix for further information on the concept.
Disposal strategies
Landfill taxes
There are mainly three reasons for raising taxes on landfilling:
1) Landfill volume is a scarce resource in Switzerland as the country is very small and
mountainous. The price for landfill space can e.g. be up to twice as high as for gravel
and the opening of new landfills related to many discussions.
2) Taxes raise the incentive for recycling all types of mineral waste.
3) Taxes provide information about the amount of materials disposed off in the landfills
The federal government has introduced two new landfilling taxes in recent time: One in 2008,
which raised the landfilling costs of mineral waste by about 10%; and one in the beginning of
2009 charging inert materials with a new tax.
Associations and organisations - www.arv.ch
There are several associations focussing on (construction) waste treatment
in Switzerland. First of all, the Swiss Association on Excavated Earth, Deconstruction and
Recycling ARV (Aushub-, Rückbau – und Recycling-Verband) has to be mentioned. This
association has been founded in 1990 and acts for its members in the whole country. Interests
of the industry of construction waste recycling are represented towards the federal state,
cantonal authorities, expert panels or the public. The ARV aims at enhancing acceptance of
secondary construction materials and tries to establish solutions being in line with the market.
The idea of life cycles is a core element of the association. Consistent standards and quality
demands in the whole country of Switzerland shall establish a fair basis for every company.
Periodical inspections ensure control and should lead to enhancements.
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