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Waste minimisation plan

The waste minimisation plan is a helpful tool that can assist you in a few different ways. This plan provides a framework for:  Outlining who is responsible for managing waste on site  Setting waste minimisation...

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Designing for waste minimisation

Deciding what and how to build, whether to demolish or renovate, what materials to use, and the design specifications for construction all impact of waste created during the project.During the...

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Regional construction waste minimisation

Regional waste minimisation: Using a top-down approach to quantify resource waste in the NZ building & construction sector.

Developing a waste minimisation plan

The waste minimisation plan is a tool to assist you with: outlining who is responsible for managing waste on site setting waste minimisation goals and objective recording the waste types...

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Establishing a waste friendly site

Don’t forget that good communication and collaboration are the key to successful waste minimisation!Here are some helpful tips to help you set up a waste minimisation system and properly prepare...

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What materials can be recycled?

Resources for material reuse and recycling ‘Building without waste’ (PDF) - Hamilton City Council Hamilton City Council has outlined a list of priority materials and options for waste minimisation. Materials...

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Project checklist

Key actions: talk with clients or owners of the construction project about designing out waste set waste minimisation goals and assign responsibilities within the contractual agreements set up between the...

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Supporting industry action on waste

The building and construction industry is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest waste producers, contributing up to 50% of all waste going to landfills. As the country looks to reduce...

Reviewing the process

We recommend that you take the time to review your waste reduction efforts throughout the project, but also when completed. It might be helpful to get everyone involved - including...

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REBRI: Guides and plans

Guides Comprehensive guides Choose and download in-depth PDF versions of our REBRI instructions to reduce waste in various building and resource recovery contexts. Waste reduction guides Resource recovery guides Two...

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ER12 Construction waste REBRI certification

This research project arose as a result of the Christchurch City Council’s Construction Waste Industry Engagement Project undertaken in September 2014. The objective was for an increased level of consistent...

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SR88 Construction site waste generation - the influence of design and procurement in Auckland

Product Description This report discusses what influences there are on the generation of construction site waste. The research involved is part of a long-term effort to reduce the amount of...

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