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What are the top four items to prioritize for recycling in construction and demolition (C&D) waste streams, based on economic, environmental, and emissions considerations? 1. Concrete and Asphalt Economic: Recycling concrete and asphalt is cost-effective because it can be crushed and reused as aggregate in new construction, reducing the need for virgin materials. Environmental: Recycling concrete and asphalt conserves natural resources, reduces the need for quarrying and mining, and lowers the ecological footprint of construction. Emissions: Recycled concrete and asphalt can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with cement production and transportation. 2. Metals (Steel, Aluminum, Copper) Economic: Metals are highly valuable and easily recyclable. Recycling metals reduces the need for expensive raw metal extraction and refining processes. Environmental: Metal recycling conserves finite natural resources and reduces the environmental damage associated with mining. Emissions: Recycling metals, especially aluminum, saves significant energy—up to 95% for aluminum and 56% for steel—compared to producing them from raw materials, resulting in large emission reductions. 3. Wood Economic: Recycled wood can be reused for structural purposes, ground into mulch, or converted into bioenergy, providing various revenue streams. Environmental: Reusing wood reduces demand for logging, conserves forests, and minimizes deforestation impacts. Emissions: Recycling wood into mulch or bioenergy can offset emissions from fossil fuels and reduce methane emissions from wood decomposing in landfills. 4. Gypsum (Drywall) Economic: Gypsum from drywall can be recycled back into new drywall production or used as a soil amendment, reducing the need for virgin gypsum mining. I was just at @red rocks gypsum gypsum mining plant in Red Rocks outside of Las Vegas. Environmental: Gypsum recycling prevents contamination in landfills, where it can release harmful hydrogen sulfide gas if left to decompose anaerobically. Emissions: Recycling gypsum conserves energy and reduces emissions associated with mining and processing new gypsum, and prevents landfill emissions. Concrete, metals, wood, and gypsum—are high-impact recyclables in C&D waste. Focusing on these can enhance economic savings, reduce environmental damage, and lower emissions, contributing to a more sustainable construction industry. Let me know if you want to talk more about how to divert these out of your waste streams! #recycling EcoClaim #scope3

Great to see creative programs for recycling construction waste in Canada. https://lnkd.in/eA4zZ2tF ?? Tom Herman ??

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??? How Much Carbon Emissions Were Generated by Hurricane Helene? ??? We all know that hurricanes leave behind a massive trail of debris, but have you ever wondered about the carbon footprint of that waste? Hurricane Katrina generated 30m tonnes of debris in Louisiana alone, it generated $125 billion in economic losses and $41.4 billion in insurance claims. According to AccuWeather, Helene is looking like it will generate as much as $160b in losses. If the linear relationship of losses to insurance claims to debris and emissions holds true (although every storm is unique), Hurricane Helene will generate over 117,000,000 tonnes of debris (including 250,000 vehicles)! —equivalent to an entire city of rubble. ?? But here’s the wild part: the carbon emissions from processing all that debris might be as high as 5.85 million tonnes of CO2e! That’s like putting over a million extra cars on the road for a whole year. ???? This raises some critical questions: 1?? How can we reduce the environmental impact of disaster recovery? 2?? Are there better, more sustainable ways to handle this debris? 3?? And most importantly, how can the insurance and construction industries collaborate on more eco-friendly rebuilding practices? Got some ideas on how we can make disaster recovery greener? ?? Share your thoughts in the comments.?? #ClimateChange #DisasterRecovery #CarbonFootprint #Sustainability #HurricaneHelene #GreenRebuild #ClimateAction EcoClaim Meta Carbon Jodi Scarlett Ross Huartt MRICS, PQS, GSC FEMA

Is Insurability the Next Big Risk for Investors? Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend an insightful panel on Resilience and Adaptation: Combating the Cost of Climate Risk at the Aon Risk and Resilience Summit during New York Climate Week. The panelists included: - Liz Henderson, Global Head of Climate Risk Advisory, Aon - Eric Duchon, Head of ESG, Blackstone - Andrew Macfarlane, Head of Climate, AXA XL - Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator The discussion centered on the rising costs of climate risk, but what stood out was the emphasis on insurability as a transition risk. As climate risks intensify, certain locations may become uninsurable. When insurance is no longer available, financing disappears—and so does the value of those assets. Investors must get ahead of this issue, incorporating risk assessments and resilience strategies into every stage of the investment process. The key question: Are we adequately pricing the true cost of climate change? For many, the answer was a sobering no. Big thanks to Carole Boyle for organizing this important conversation! #ClimateRisk #Sustainability #Resilience #Investment #Insurability #NYClimateWeek #RiskManagement Meta Carbon EcoClaim Ross Huartt MRICS, PQS, GSC Meaghan Ralston Jodi Scarlett Maggie Jane Marketing

On Aug 5, 2024, there was an unprecedented hailstorm in Calgary, Canada which resulted in a record $2.8B in damages! It was the 2nd costliest insurance event in Canadian history after the 2016 Fort McMurry Wildfire. Below is a photo from one of the restoration contractors that works with EcoClaim and you should note that while the siding on the center townhouse costs more, it was completely undamaged vs the town houses on either side. Insurance companies can save a lot by restoring storm damage with more resilient and eco-friendly products. Contact https://www.EcoClaim.com for more information about our Rebuild Better software which helps insurers measure, report, and reduce scope 3 emissions, while saving money and making you a better corporate citizen. :-) Jodi Scarlett Maureen Cureton Ross Huartt MRICS, PQS, GSC Meaghan Ralston Dale Middleton Noemie Billion Meta Carbon Stand For Trees #insurance #sustainability #climatechange #environment #innovation #technology #resilience #construction #naturaldisasters #riskmanagement #business #sustainability #leadership #finance #digital #strategy

What are the carbon emissions associated with replacing vinyl siding after a hail storm?

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