Pollution and climate change have devastating impacts on the modern world. Across the globe, nine out of every 10 people breathe polluted air, and climate change has the potential to alter the global landscape dramatically and permanently.

Construction projects generate significant amounts of pollution and waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that construction and demolition projects generate approximately 569 million tons of waste every year. But environmentally friendly construction strategies can help reduce waste and curb the emission of pollutants.

What are sustainable construction techniques, why are they important, and what steps can construction businesses take to implement them? We’ll answer these questions below.

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• What is Green Construction?
• How to Implement Eco-Friendly Construction Strategies
• Benefits of Implementing Environmentally Friendly Construction Strategies