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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