WRAP launch designing out waste competition...

13th May 2009

The construction industry is the UK's largest user of natural resources, with 25 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation waste disposed to landfill each year. This has significant financial implications and impacts on the environment not only in the loss of natural resources, but also in carbon emissions from the manufacture and transport of wasted materials and their degradation in landfill.

 Architects and designers can make a real difference in reducing this waste, by considering how their design decisions in the development of a project influence materials use and waste creation in construction.

 WRAP has launched an International Open Ideas Competition to explore and develop the principles outlined in their Designing out Waste guide which can be found in the downloads section of our web site

Further details on how to enter this competition can be found at www.designingoutwaste.org.uk.

As the leading supplier of Construction, Demolition and Excavation waste recycling systems, we have many plant installations that are helping to significantly reduce the volume of CD&E waste going to landfill. Further information on the range of construction, demolition and excavation waste recycling systems that we offer can be found by viewing our many case studies or by contacting us on 0044 28 8676 7900 or by email. You will also find a video of a construction, demolition and excavation waste recycling plant here.

This article originally appeared on www.designingoutwaste.org.uk