Zero waste initiative for plastics generated from a new build residential construction site

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Zero waste initiative for plastics generated from a new build residential construction site

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In Auckland, 50% of the total waste stream is derived from construction and demolition waste, estimated at 568,935 tonnes in 2019. In comparison to other countries, the plastic proportion of NZ construction and demolition (C&D) waste is relatively large at approximately 4%. This amounts to approximately 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste sent to Auckland’s landfills every year, despite its potential economic value. The concept of zero waste can be summarised as a goal that is ethical, economical,...

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2022-12-08

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Low, J.K. / Boyes, R. / Benton, N. / Hernandez, German / Thomson, Penny / Wallis, Shannon / Berry, Terri-Ann

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https://hdl.handle.net/10652/5960

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Auckland (N.Z.) / New Zealand / plastic waste / construction waste management / demolition waste / waste management / recycling / Waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling

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