Construction and Demolition Waste: Liability or Resource

Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste arises from construction, renovation and demolition projects and includes all waste categories mentioned in chapter 17 of the European Waste catalogue (EWC). C&D material is normally perceived as a waste and a liability.  Traditionally C&D waste was disposed off in the nearest hole in the ground, sometimes a licensed landfill and sometimes not....

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Waste production represents a significant economic loss

Two billions of tonnes of waste is produced in Europe every year and represents a significant economic loss. Waste prevention lies at the centre of the European Union’s policies on waste and Member States have a legal obligation to adopt and implement waste prevention programmes. The overarching principle behind EU and national waste policies is the ‘waste...

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