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Tips to Reduce Waste During Your Home Construction Project

A lot of waste is generated during the average home construction project, ending up in the already large landfills. You can reduce this waste during your project and make it extremely environmentally friendly. Read on to see some ways in which you can do this.

Recycle and Reuse

The first tip may be one that’s been repeated ceaselessly but one that’s still worth it. When constructing, find out whether you can use recycled materials for a part of your project instead of buying everything brand new. Doing this will not only help you save some money, but it will also save materials that may have ended up in the landfill and give them a new lease of life. Source these recycled materials from a quality supplier who has a good reputation so you know you’re getting good materials that have been sourced ethically. According to the research analyst firm Smith Leonard, orders for new furniture grew by 51% in August when compared to 2019. This fact should help you see that you don’t have to stop your reusing efforts once done with the construction, but you can go on to get second-hand furniture and fittings if they’re in good shape.

Deconstruct Rather Than Demolish

The second tip involves demolition, which is common for improvements and upgrades. Instead of going at everything with a sledgehammer, you should take time to find materials and items that can be reused elsewhere. These include old trim and wood, which you can either donate or resell at a lower price. Keep in mind that you don’t have to salvage everything, as some materials aren’t going to get deconstructed successfully. Even cars aren’t fully recyclable, with only 80% of the car by weight being recycled. The 20% that remains is usually called auto shredder residue or ASR. For this reason, don’t beat yourself up over having to throw away some materials which couldn’t be reasonably removed whole or in a reusable state.

Plan Your Home Construction Project Ahead of Time

To be able to produce minimal waste, it’s good to plan your home construction project activities ahead of time. Doing this will make it easier to know what to do and when to do it, and you won’t have to spend valuable time figuring out the next step to take. Write down what to do at each point so that the necessary setup can be put into place and the construction proceeds successfully. This involves setting up a recycling station on-site at the appropriate time and having an end-point to take everything, including what needs to be disposed of and what can be resold. When you do this, you will be a lot more likely to carry out a successful construction project.

Choose the Right Vendors for Your Home Construction Project

Finally, when you start to plan for your project, look around for the right vendors. These will be those vendors who can offer you what you need and will work with you to achieve the results you want. With about 30% of all the materials that are delivered to a typical construction site ending up as waste due to improper handling and other things, you can try to bring this number down for your site. Do this by buying materials from a vendor who offers safe transportation for them and has a guarantee. You will not only save money when you do this but will need to throw away fewer materials that will serve their purpose well. When you’re done, donate whatever is reusable or sell it at a low price; the environment will thank you for it. With these tips, you’re ready to carry out a successful home construction project that both your family and the environment will be proud of!

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