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What are the benefits of recycling construction waste?

Construction and civil engineering have a significant role to play in the development of our world, but with that comes a lot of waste. According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the UK construction industry produces around 100 million tonnes of

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Why should construction materials be recycled?

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the building and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for 37% of global emissions.  With this in mind, it’s vital that the sector does all it can to improve its green credentials,