The next frontier in landfill diversion

It is estimated that the construction industry consumes approximately 40% of the global material flow, and generates about 33% of the North American solid waste stream. Of the Construction & Demolition [C&D] waste, 15% is comprised of gypsum drywall product. If we want to change these numbers we need to start viewing materials found in the waste stream as resources or commodities rather than as waste.

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