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News Release from: Eurobond Adhesives | Subject: Recycled content of building products
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 April 2008
Reduction in waste is key says Eurobond
Eurobond research confirms growing emphasis placed on the recycled content of building products, and on closed loop recycling.
Eurobond has undertaken research amongst architects to corroborate the validity of its stance on environmental best practice The research has confirmed a growing emphasis placed on the recycled content of building products, and on closed loop recycling, in line with Eurobond's own position on what should constitute 'sustainability' within manufacture
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Of those questioned, 74% are now being asked to detail the environmental impact of any new building design, 33% on a frequent basis.
"I am more likely to look for materials with a clear and transparent sustainability policy," states one respondent, "which when used as part of a sustainable building design makes a positive contribution to the way the building is used, and the lifestyles of the people".
It was a reduction in waste that was predicted as becoming the most important environmental consideration, with nearly 70% of respondents recognising its necessity.
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This was closely followed by the need to re-use building materials, with sustainable resourcing of building materials also featuring highly.
"This element of the research was of interest to Eurobond in particular," says Richard Wigley, Marketing Manager for the company, "as it's certainly where we have been honing our efforts".
"Already Eurobond's Europanel, Rockspan and Firemaster products are made from a high percentage of recycled content, as they are produced from Corus Steel with a Rockwool mineral wool core.
The company is also working steadily towards being able to offer total recyclability, with the first trials, involving the complete recycling of some Europanel waste panels, creating a lot of interest in the market"".
"The notion of carbon offsetting has dominated the market for some time and although just over 50% of those who responded do believe in the value of carbon offsetting, the rest are still dubious of its effectiveness, with 24% not believing in it at all".
""I try to produce a minimal carbon footprint design without resorting to it," remarked one respondent, "as it gives a false impression of the actual design"".
"Richard concluded, "Eurobond is much more interested in concentrating on every facet of its products' design, manufacture and long term performance - even beyond the crave - to offer a composite cladding product that is proven to result in the least environmental impact overall, rather than - as one participant put it - 'taking note of your impact and paying someone to ease your conscience'".
""We found the research extremely valuable, and encouraging, as it demonstrated that Eurobond is well on track to meeting the most important environmental considerations going forward.".
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