Waste Aware Construction the National Colour Code for

SWAG Mission Statement To develop and support a National Campaign called “Waste Aware Scotland”

Background • Waste and cost implications • Colour coding and symbols (ICE and CC)

• Laing O’Rourke (LOR) were developing their own colour code - mirrored the

• LOR’s code was then merged with the ICE/CC code. • The format

What WAC does • Provides stakeholders in the C&D industry with an easy to

Professional Signage • Sign manufacturers incorporating colour coding into catalogues – e. g. Enfield,

Tool box talks • Using colour coding scheme, CC and BLL have developed ‘toolbox

Future developments • Update of web-site and poster creator • Possible addition of green

For more information please contact: Colin Kerr Waste Aware Scotland 01786 468 784 colin.

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Waste Aware Construction & the “National Colour Code for C & D Waste”

SWAG Mission Statement To develop and support a National Campaign called “Waste Aware Scotland” to raise public awareness of and change attitudes and behaviour towards waste management issues within the domestic environment.

Background • Waste and cost implications • Colour coding and symbols (ICE and CC) – Easy to follow

• Laing O’Rourke (LOR) were developing their own colour code - mirrored the ICE/CC’s proposals • Approached Waste Aware Scotland – transition between domestic work and industry

• LOR’s code was then merged with the ICE/CC code. • The format of the delivery for the project (online and downloadable) was presented to all partners in London. • Waste Aware Construction represents the outcome of this project.

What WAC does • Provides stakeholders in the C&D industry with an easy to access site where they can learn about the colour coding scheme for the source segregation of recyclates. • Provides free to download signage • Practical and affordable way to increase the segregation of recyclates at source”

Professional Signage • Sign manufacturers incorporating colour coding into catalogues – e. g. Enfield, Nuneaton signs

Tool box talks • Using colour coding scheme, CC and BLL have developed ‘toolbox talks’ for workers.

Future developments • Update of web-site and poster creator • Possible addition of green waste poster creator option. • Step-by-step process pdf

For more information please contact: Colin Kerr Waste Aware Scotland 01786 468 784 colin. kerr@ksbscotland. org. uk … or log onto: www. wasteawareconstruction. org. uk