Jan 18 2007
Construction sites generate more packaging waste than any other waste stream. On average, 34% of waste from construction sites is packaging waste (timber, cardboard, plastic, etc). Envirowise has produced a packaging guide with steps to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated, coupled with greater re-use and recycling, result in significant cost and other benefits.
This Good Practice Guide describes practical solutions to achieve these benefits, including the importance of waste segregation. The Guide includes a number of tools to help site managers improve their packaging waste management.
The packaging guide examines the following:
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The benefits of taking action to minimise packaging waste.
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The types of packaging and packaging waste found on construction sites.
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Packaging waste legislation in the UK.
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A range of practical measures to eliminate, reduce, re-use and recycle packaging waste.
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How to achieve efficient waste segregation.
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Management issues associated with minimising packaging waste.
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A range of tools and resources to help you improve packaging waste management at your site.
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Other sources of information and advice including a CD-rom, A2 poster, toolbox talk example and an example Site Packaging Waste Management Plan (SPWMP) checklist and guidance document.
Envirowise offers a range of free services including:
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Free advice from Envirowise experts through the Environment and Energy
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A variety of publications that provide up-to-date information on waste minimisation issues, methods and successes.
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Guidance on resource efficiency clubs across the UK that provide a chance for:
local companies to meet regularly and share best practices in waste minimisation.
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Free events and practical workshops for construction including a series of events on Site Waste Management Plans.