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Information Paper 03/05 Composting in the construction industry
Publication Year
2005
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Gives the main findings of a DTI funded project to determine the suitability of bioremediation and composting techniques for diverting construction and demolition waste (CDW) from landfill. It describes the results of trials using different timber products from CDW and the recommendations that have been drawn from them. It addresses various economic, performance and environmental benefits along with the costs and regulatory considerations.
Author
Hobbs, G. et al
ISBN
9781860817410
Publisher Information
BRE
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UK
