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Admin | November 8, 2021
As the world becomes more conscious of the environment than ever before, recycling and crushing services has taken on an increasingly prevalent role.
This is for a good reason – if we can reuse what we have for the benefit of the planet, then that is something we should all be doing.
The same is true for the construction sector, where reusing materials is not only possible but highly beneficial for everyone involved.
Here are the core reasons why you should recycle your on-site materials in Dubbo.
Unrecycled resources inevitably end up in landfills, taking up a lot of unnecessary space in the process.
Relegating them to the rubbish tip is usually completely needless; there are about 2 million cubic metres of timber in Australian landfills, and you can easily reconfigure or donate it.
The same can be said about the 8 million tonnes of bricks also in those landfills – most of which can be used again in some way. Reducing what goes to the landfill also goes towards lowering pollution.
Getting together the materials for a job can be expensive; this is another way recycling can come in handy.
By reusing, you are creating a much more efficient reserve of tiles, wood, concrete, and more so you do not have to keep procuring new supplies.
This will usually end up being much cheaper for you long-term – and it seems the alternative is throwing away tons of perfectly usable materials.
Roughly half of the waste generated worldwide is from building materials, and this has many negative effects.
Both manufacturing new materials and needlessly destroying old ones can use up a lot of energy, and by recycling, we can reduce our dependence upon the manufacturing process. The less we need to create from scratch, the fewer trees have to be felled to get the job done.
Recycled glass also significantly reduces both air and water pollution – recycling different materials can minimise the strain on the planet in different ways.
This should never be the sole reason for recycling materials, but it may still help you.
People want to be ethical in their purchases and contracts, so by recycling your materials where possible and reusing them at the next job, you are demonstrating that your outfit knows the importance of looking after the planet.
This cannot be underestimated – it will help you stand out amongst the rest of the sector.
Devoting your construction enterprise to recycled materials not only helps to cut down on costs, it can make you stand out and contribute towards the slow but steady process of going green.
Recycled supplies could make a world of difference to your operation.
At Boland Contracting, we can handle recyclable construction materials of all kinds in Dubbo and across the New South Wales region.
For more on how we can help you, feel free to call 0427 452 453 or contact us today
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