Developing a Strategic Approach to Construction Waste
Developing a Strategic Approach to Construction Waste
Developing a Strategic Approach to Construction Waste
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<strong>Developing</strong> A <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Approach</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Construction</strong> <strong>Waste</strong>2They also arrange seminars for contrac<strong>to</strong>rsa - Is this info lacking in on green issues - green specifications,any way?green materials. All a matter of education.- Is there any other info Info needs <strong>to</strong> get down <strong>to</strong> people on site.you need/would like <strong>to</strong> Must come from the <strong>to</strong>p with someonesee more available? pushing it. Get users advice from Housing- Are you aware of any Corp. Not sure how could improve matterslegislations coming in<strong>to</strong> otherwise. Building Regulations have beenforce over the next 5-10 good at saving energy. If becameyears?manda<strong>to</strong>ry then would be good.Coming legislation: CO emissions, wastemgt part of that. That legislation shouldhelp.Restricted – CommercialAEA/ED02414/Issue 1No, it is very comprehensive and linked <strong>to</strong>other sites for wider informationThey find the information withinNetregs pretty good. They feel where itfalls down is when it links <strong>to</strong> theEnvironment Agency website. Theyfind this site <strong>to</strong> be hard <strong>to</strong> navigate <strong>to</strong>find detailed information on regulationsand requirements.3 Do any wastelegislations have anadvantage for therunning of yourcompany?Monetary savings. See plasterboardexample above.Also, the Hazardous <strong>Waste</strong> regulations are an The advantage it provides theirabsolute box of ammunition <strong>to</strong> us as it makes company is increased business asour cus<strong>to</strong>mers segregate waste as we have they give advice <strong>to</strong> industry andtaught them and therefore make everyone’s job governmental organisations onso much easier, as it prevents potential cross compliance.contamination of waste. The Duty of Careregulations are the main item that I regularlyquote as it makes people sit up and listen,being that it is the regulation used <strong>to</strong> prosecutemost people with.3a -Have any legislationsmade working easier?It is so much easier <strong>to</strong> sell our products whenwe have the legislation behind us <strong>to</strong> push thereasons why a cus<strong>to</strong>mer must do as we tellthemThey believe that industry needs <strong>to</strong> gobeyond compliance with currentlegislation. An option is <strong>to</strong> bring in sitewaste management plans. Increasedindustry awareness is needed <strong>to</strong>minimise waste in general.4 Do you think the Yes and no. More <strong>to</strong> do with education thancurrent waste legislation. Changing culture. Doesn't thinklegislation is sufficient? we should have any more taxes.No it is not! All businesses should be made <strong>to</strong>show, by doing a return <strong>to</strong> the EA, where it isgoing and how there waste is being managed.There are far <strong>to</strong> many cowboys, of varyingbusiness sizes that are getting away withmurder whilst we have <strong>to</strong> invest heavily <strong>to</strong> haveThey believe that industry needs <strong>to</strong> gobeyond compliance with currentlegislation. An option is <strong>to</strong> bring in sitewaste management plans. Increasedindustry awareness is needed <strong>to</strong>minimise waste in general.AEA Energy & Environment 17