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Background The environmental sustainability of insulation and waterproofing technologies in EU buildings sectors can be enhanced by improved management and re-use of bitumen-polymer membranes and glass fibres. These materials are classified as non-hazardous waste, and their disposal normally involves consuming landfill space. Options exist to reduce the v ...

Background European Union waste legislation aims to promote the recycling of waste gypsum. At present, small amounts of waste gypsum are treated, with other construction and demolition waste in plants that produce material for road construction. However, the solubility of gypsum limits its reuse in this sector. In total, some 80 million tonnes/yr of gy ...