Each process has some by-products. The ones among them that are not useful are termed as waste. The construction industry contributes to the waste produced globally.
On average, this industry accumulates millions of tonnes of waste. The segregation of this waste paired with its management is crucial. Unfortunately, contractors don’t seem to pay heed to this problem.
Many studies state multiple ways in which this waste affects our planet. The first step to solving the problem is understanding it better. Here are some major types of waste in this industry.
Building Waste
We can term all the wastage of raw materials that occur during construction under building waste. Remodeling, construction, demolition- this occurs regardless of the type of project. It varies from minor items like nails to complex material like cement. This occurs because knowing the exact material requirement is practically impossible.
Construction leaves a mess. As a responsible contractor, it is up to you to deal with the deadly clean up too.
Dredging Waste
There is a possibility of the land having vegetation before construction. The materials that are displaced to vacate the land are called dredging materials and the waste produced by that is dredging waste. You should plan properly for the trees, rocks, and dirt removed.
You can delegate this work to a waste management company.
Metallic Waste
As the name suggests, metallic waste comprises metals. They make up a huge portion of the total waste in construction. If left unattended for a long time, some metals can react with other elements of the environment, producing harmful by-products.
Segregation of metallic waste is comparatively easier because of its attraction to magnets.
Treated Material Waste
Out of the various materials used in construction, some of them are treated. This means that they were coated with a different material to improve their characteristics. Even if the base material was not hazardous, there are chances of the coating becoming hazardous with time.
Now that you know more about the problem, let’s talk about solutions. One of the widely accepted solutions to reduce waste is recycling.
Recycling
In simple terms, recycling is converting waste into objects that can be used again. It differs from reusing, which means to reuse the product as it is.
This process comes after segregation and has a great impact on reducing wastage. Masonry, metals, and even plastics (to an extent) can be recycled. Since the materials are good as new to use again, this reduces the continuous demand for more resources.
Recycling should be included in your plans before you begin your work. Install recycle bins at convenient locations on the site. Educate your staff and encourage them to use these stations repeatedly. You can also host daily cleanups at the end of the day. The aim of this would be to clean the site of waste and segregate them to avoid a big heap of waste at the end of the project.
Adopting this change will make an impression in society and help the world at the same time. These types of changes direct you to become the undisputed choice among the customers.
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