Globalization has been playing a prominent role in promoting green technologies and initiatives all over the world. Green Demolition is one of the offshoots of the global green initiative that involves reduction of waste during a construction project. It also involves the strategic use of recycling and reusing of the materials that have been used in the demolition process. Green Demolition is still a nascent industry, though it is getting recognized in the US and several parts of the world.
What does Green Demolition involve?
A home can become unfit to live after several years of dwelling. Such a situation may arise due to the usage of poor construction materials, unsanitary conditions due to the increase of toxic and chemical waste as well as other safety hazards.
It is often common to have your home repaired. However, the cost of repair may turn out to be so high that it becomes necessary to destroy and re-construct the complete structure. Unlike the traditional demolition process that is done with a bulldozer, if you opt for Green Demolition, the residual materials are neither damaged nor contaminated. These materials are instead recycled and reused for the reconstruction. At least 50-60 percent of all the materials of the house such as bricks, masonry, wooden floors, cabinets and drywalls can be recycled and used for the subsequent construction purposes.
What are its benefits?
Using Green Demolition can bring a lot of benefits not only to individuals, but also to the community and environment on a whole.
Offers safety – This type of demolition provides a lot of the safety to the project as well as to the neighborhood. When it comes to demolishing a structure, the traditional demolition process causes wastage of resources, high-level of pollution due to toxic and hazardous materials (if not properly treated), noise pollution, and destruction of trees.
Effective waste management - Recycling that involves processing old materials into new ones and reusing of the old material are effective waste management techniques that are used to protect the environment and increases sustainability within the earth. Green demolition saves around 80 percent of the construction waste from a landfill.
Cost effective method - Although the demolition process requires skilled workers, it may be a little expensive at the initial stage. However, in the long run, it is highly cost-effective. Recycling is a highly cost-effective method. Those using these techniques can also save on landfill charges as well as get some tax benefits.
By practicing Green Demolition, you can obtain a LEED Certification from the United States Green Building Council. This type of certification gives credits to the project for promoting environmentally sustainable construction. Currently, Green Demolition has become mandatory in a number of states in the US, with every state having their own set of rules. Currently, companies working on green technology across the US are emphasizing hiring and training their personnel, in order to to deliver high quality green demolition projects. Experts believe that Green Demolition has tremendous business potential in the present economy and will become more & more profitable in the coming days.
