Difference between revisions of "Brick & Concrete Block"
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− | + | * bricks do not require disposal- saving the demolition contractor money | |
− | + | * reduces the waste dumped in landfill sites - saving the environmental cost | |
− | + | * saves the need to extract new raw materials from the earth, which is financially and | |
− | + | environmentally undesirable. | |
− | + | * cleaned bricks are an asset. | |
== No Waste == | == No Waste == |
Revision as of 15:58, 25 February 2009
Contents
Reduce
Reuse
Bricks are a very versatile building material. They can be incorporated into most projects within the garden, like pathways, steps, seating, retaining walls and more.
Recycle
Advantages include:
* bricks do not require disposal- saving the demolition contractor money * reduces the waste dumped in landfill sites - saving the environmental cost * saves the need to extract new raw materials from the earth, which is financially and environmentally undesirable. * cleaned bricks are an asset.
No Waste
Re-burial
Resources
Masonry Recycling Work Information Database