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The construction industry produces around two-thirds of UK waste | Credit: iStock
Reuse and recycling of construction materials, more sustainable building design, and promotion of refurbishment over building demolition all favoured in new industry strategy
The construction industry is seeking to brush off its reputation as England's biggest producer of waste by promoting refurbishment over demolition, cutting the amount of soil that ends up in landfill,...
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