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Learn about the significant environmental impact of construction, including the consumption of non-renewable resources, waste generation, and pollution incidents. Understand the importance of environmental approvals and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Don't ignore the environment - it's your business to know.
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Importance of Environmental Approvals Why It Is Your Business to Know
Environmental impact of construction • Responsible for half of all non-renewable resources consumed • A quarter of all waste comes from construction - UK • 44,000 buildings & 270,000 homes demolished annually - US
Environmental impact of construction • Demolition = > 90% of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in the US • Up to 15% of materials delivered to build sites are not used • 350 serious pollution incidents caused by construction every year - UK
Environmental impact of construction • 534 million tons of C&D debris was generated in 2014 - US • Building debris kills - China
Know your (F)acts • Litter Decree, Water Supply Act, Public Health Act, • Fisheries Act, Native Lands Trust Act, Crown Lands Act, • Forest Decree, Mining Act, Penal Code,
Environment Management Act 2005. • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) • Identifies impacts of proposed developments • Options for reduction of impacts • Provides information
Environment Management Act 2005. • EIA required? • Scope of EIA report; • Preparation of EIA report by proponent; • Review of EIA report by processing authority; • Decision on development proposal, including conditions
Finally • Sustainability of supply chain • Legality of supply chain • Environmental responsibility • B.S. will be called out
Finally • “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” • ― Mahatma Gandhi