There is still plenty to be gained in terms of sustainability and climate objectives if plate glass waste is collected separately and recycled during demolition and renovation work. Although the Dutch 2012 Building Decree makes it mandatory to dispose of it separately from other demolition waste, only 25 percent of plate glass is actually kept separate.
There is much to be gained in terms of sustainability and climate goals if flat glass waste from demolition and renovation is collected and recycled separately. Despite being required by the Building Decree to dispose of it separately from other demolition waste, only 25 per cent of flat glass is kept separately. This low percentage is mainly caused by economic motives. The client and demolition contractor simply save time and money if they simply dispose of the flat glass with the rest of the construction debris after using the demolition ball.
