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Key among these is a commitment to “work with the construction sector to encourage more resource efficient design”. This includes promoting the use of recycled materials in construction and improving the energy efficiency of new buildings.
WRAP’s targets and business plan were published to coincide with the launch of the government’s Waste Policy Review.
Among the goals that it lists are:
Goal:
By 2015 we aim to reduce the carbon impact of materials and water used in the built environment by embedding resource efficiency in 30% of construction and refurbishment design projects.
We will:
Complete the cross-sector commitment Halving Waste to Landfill and transfer the know-how to the sector by 2012.
Build a new commitment to embed resource efficiency in the design and refurbishment of the built environment.
Support the design of resource efficient construction products with focus on using less primary resources, durability, recyclability and recycled content.
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