Object

Representation ID: 5599

Received: 20/09/2009

Respondent: George Martin

Materials used for building.

Other aspects of the materials used should be considered for example a link to section 21 Waste and Recycling through the use of materials within the construction process having a minimum recycled content by value.

Recommendation 21A - WDC to build into the strategy a requirement for a minimum recycled content by value. I would recommend the use of the WRAP Net Waste Tool and set the minimum threshold now at 20% rising to 30% by 2012.

Recommendation 21B - WDC should set ambitious targets for reducing the waste to landfill from the construction process. I would recommend that a target is set of zero waste to landfill for new build by 2012. Some leading construction companies will achieve greater than 95% diversion of waste from landfill by 2012