Practice Recycling Approaches (1.2) - Construction & Demolition Waste Management

Practice: Recycling Approaches

Lesson 1.2Construction & Demolition Waste Management

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Question 1.
What happens to crushed concrete?
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Think about what recycled concrete can become.
Question 2.
Name one use for recycled wood.
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Focus on the alternative uses of wood.
3Question 3.
What is one way concrete can be recycled?
- Sell it
- Use it as aggregate
- Throw it away
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Think about how we can reduce waste in construction.
4Question 4.
True or False: Recycling aluminum saves more energy than manufacturing new aluminum.
- True
- False
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Consider the energy costs of recycling versus raw production.
Question 5.
Calculate the reduction in energy use if a construction project recycles 100 tons of aluminum versus producing new aluminum. Assume producing new aluminum requires 14,000 kWh per ton.
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Think about the amount of energy saved per ton when recycling.
Question 6.
Assess the environmental benefits of implementing wood recycling in a local construction project. What metrics would you use to measure improvement?
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Consider how each measure impacts sustainability and conservation.

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