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News Release from: WRAP | Subject: Developers brown credentials
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 May 2007
Survey results reveal developers brown
credentials
Survey designed to discover peoples' understanding of how quality compost can be used effectively in brownfield projects has been commissioned by WRAP.
The results revealed that whilst nearly a third (30%) of respondents involved in the specification process say they would consider using quality compost in topsoil manufacture, only 13% currently do so On site soil requirements were most commonly met by importing natural topsoil (50%)
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 Oct 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The survey also showed that cost was the most important factor for people looking to specify soil improvement products.
The research forms part of WRAP's Organics Brownfield programme, which aims to help developers, designers, specifiers and contractors realise the financial and environmental benefits of specifying high quality compost made from recycled garden material in brownfield projects.
Respondents to the survey seem to understand the main benefits compost can bring to brownfield projects, with over half recognising that compost can improve soil nutrient levels (57%), soil structure (55%) and water retention (53%).
"It is great news that, in theory, so many people seemed to understand many of the key benefits quality compost can offer," commented Paul Mathers, key account manager for brownfield at WRAP.
"We are working closely with industry stakeholders through a series of trailblazer projects to put that theory into practice and also prove some of the financial benefits too".
"In fact, some of the pilot projects showed significant improvement in cost efficiencies with, in some cases, costs reduced by over 50% when compared to importing natural topsoil*".
For more information on how BSI PAS 100:2005 compost can help reduce the cost of brownfield regeneration projects, contact Paul Mathers at WRAP on 01295 817899 or visit www.wrap.org.uk/composting.
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