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asphalt production and WMA
accounts for another 19%. In
comparison, the figures for Australia
are 6% for RAP and 3% for WMA.
While a beginning has been made,
there is tremendous scope for wider
acceptance of these technologies
which
would
have
extremely
beneficial effects on the environment.
Another important area where the
construction industry is promoting
sustainability is waste reduction. The
Australian government estimates
the 42% of solid waste generated in
the country is construction waste. A
number of steps have been taken to
‘reduce, reuse and recycle’, and rapid
progress in this direction is beingmade.
The government and the construction
industry is aware of the importance of
using sustainable building materials
and takingother steps to reducecarbon
emissions. It is a positive sign that
increasing numbers of construction
companiesareadoptinggreenpractices
and using sustainable materials.