Environmental impact is increasingly shaping our choices as consumers. In response, more and more companies are eager to appear “green” in their product claims and marketing.

EIC have teamed up with Eco Choice Aotearoa to help you understand what labelling is about and the advantages of using certified eco-labelled products

Building more sustainably involves considering more than just  immediate performance of a product by assessing  environmental impacts across its entire life cycle. This article discusses some of the key factors that affect the sustainability of construction products, which can be considered when you are selecting materials.

What are the barriers and how can you get around them?

What are they and can we avoid them? What is the “worst” type of waste we find in a skip?

Have you ever noticed just how much room pipe off-cuts take up in your skip? It’s a big problem and can represent around 20% by weight of total construction plastics coming from a construction site.

But how should you separate your waste? Doesn’t it take up a lot of room? How do I keep my site tidy? Where do I send these different wastes?

Polystyrene (#6) is one of the most common types of plastic waste found on construction sites. Recent research by EIC found that approximately 8% (by weight) of the total plastic waste from an average construction site in Auckland is polystyrene