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It has never been harder for small and medium sized companies to secure the finance needed to invest in plant and equipment. This is especially so for companies involved in construction recycling who need to invest in assets that aren’t always well understood by many mainstream lenders.
Read more...I-plas specialise in the recycling of mixed waste plastics from both industry and post consumer sources. This mixed waste is converted into everyday products for Local Authorities, Schools, Transportation, Utility, and Construction Companies.
All mixed waste products used in the manufacturing process would have been destined for landfill. I-plas process 120 tonnes of waste plastics per week with each tonne recycled saving 1.6 tonnes of oil (in the production of virgin plastic) which in turn saves 2.5 tonnes of co2 emissions.
Plasterboard is a widely used building material which demonstrates many advantageous properties including low flammability, high acoustic performance, high strength and relatively low cost. Plasterboard is made using a plaster core surrounded by a paper liner. Traditionally the plaster used in the core was derived from mined and processed natural gypsum. In recent years plasterboard manufacturers have been switching to de-sulphurisation gypsum (known as FGD or DSG). This is created as a by product of the gas scrubbing process in the flues at coal fired power stations.
Read more...Step 1 – Plan and prepare
Start the SWMP during the concept and design stage of the project. Design decisions can contribute to waste prevention and reduction. Record all decisions about the project design, construction methods or materials that will minimise the waste produced on site. Ensure all measures taken to reduce waste are recorded.
Schedule time to prepare the SWMP while the construction work is being planned.
