Research carried out by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) has stated that UK construction consumes 420m tonnes of materials each year, generating 100m tonnes of waste - but also that off-site construction can produce up to 80% less waste compared to site-based building methods.
Yorkon, as part of Portakabin, recycles 65% of all waste and targets are in place to further improve recycling and waste management.
Commenting on the drive to reduce waste in construction and manufacturing, David Johnson, Director and General Manager of Yorkon, said, "We have seen huge reductions in waste as a result of our programme to re-use and recycle materials and by engineering waste-generating operations out of the manufacturing process. It is essential that all businesses in the construction industry focus on this issue to improve the sustainability of their operations."
