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From Renovation Rubble to Garden Gold: Building a Greener Future with Purpose Fill

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Have you ever considered the environmental impact of your home renovation project? Vast quantities of plasterboard, a common drywall material, often end up in New Zealand landfills, creating a significant burden. But what if there was a way to transform this waste into a valuable resource and streamline the disposal process?

This is where an exciting Kiwi innovation and Purpose Fill come together to create a win-win for the environment and your next renovation!

The Problem with Plasterboard Waste

Plasterboard, or Gib® as we call it here in New Zealand, is popular in construction for walls and ceilings. It’s lightweight, versatile, and relatively affordable. But when renovations or demolitions happen, this convenience comes at a cost.

According to the Ministry for the Environment, construction and demolition waste makes up a massive 62% of total landfill rubbish here in New Zealand. A good chunk of that is plasterboard, which can take decades to break down, releasing harmful methane gas.

The Power of Sustainable Solutions

Thankfully, clever Kiwi researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to transform used plasterboard waste into a valuable soil amendment for gardens. Their innovative process safely removes harmful components from the plasterboard, leaving behind nutrients like calcium and sulphur which can improve soil health and plant growth.

This exciting development shows the power of sustainable solutions in tackling environmental challenges. It highlights a future where waste becomes a resource, and construction practices become greener.

Purpose Fill: Your Sustainable Renovation Partner

Here at Purpose Fill, we’re passionate about being part of this positive change. We believe every little step towards a sustainable future matters. That’s why we’re dedicated to promoting responsible waste management in the construction industry.

Introducing the Purpose Fill Plasterboard Bag: A Smarter, Greener Alternative

We understand the challenges faced by renovators and tradies when it comes to plasterboard waste. Overflowing skips and landfill contributions are common headache. The traditional approach can be inconvenient, time-consuming and costly.

Purpose Fill’s innovative Plasterboard Bag offers a smarter and greener alternative:

  • Reduced Landfill Impact: Our sturdy bags divert plasterboard waste from landfills and promote a circular economy.
  • Cost-Effective Solution: Compared to skip bins, our bags offer a more affordable plasterboard waste management option. The streamlined process reduces time and lets you focus on the reno.
  • Convenience and Efficiency: The easy-to-use bags make waste disposal straightforward, saving you time and effort.

Join Us in Building a Greener Future

By choosing the Purpose Fill Plasterboard Bag, you’re not just making a responsible choice for your renovation, you’re actively supporting:

  • A More Sustainable Future: You’re contributing to a future where waste is minimized, resources are recycled, and construction reduces its environmental footprint.
  • Kiwi Innovation: You’re supporting the development and adoption of innovative solutions like the plasterboard-to-soil amendment process pioneered here in New Zealand.
  • A Greener New Zealand: By diverting waste from landfills and promoting responsible waste management, you’re helping create a cleaner, healthier environment.

Taking Action: Make Your Next Renovation Sustainable

Ready to make your next renovation greener? Visit our website to learn more about the Purpose Fill Plasterboard Bag and discover how you can make a positive impact.

We offer a range of sizes to suit your specific needs. We also provide clear instructions and resources for smooth, efficient waste disposal.

Together, let’s work towards building a more sustainable future, one renovation at a time!

Hamilton Plasterboard Recycling Services

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Have you ever wondered what happens to the plasterboard waste from your building site?

Every new build in New Zealand creates at least 700 kg of plasterboard waste and a large amount of this ends up in skip bins and therefore in landfill mixed with other construction and demolition waste.

Plasterboard and Gyprock waste is 100% recyclable into reusable products including gypsum and paper. 

But it’s not all bad… 

Hamilton-based building sites can now order ‘plasterboard only’ collection bags from Purpose Fill Waste Services. Our bags are the ideal way to sustainably recycle your excess plasterboard offcuts. The 2m3 bags are made out of durable polyethylene and are tough enough to handle up to 1000kg gib offcuts. Simply fill the bag with your plasterboard offcuts then call or email us to arrange a site pick-up. The full bag is then sent to a specialist recycling provider where offcuts are reprocessed for use in products including compost and agricultural products. 

Using our Plasterboard Bags will reduce waste going to landfill. 

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE: 

  • Building owners and the New Zealand construction industry are increasingly demanding more environmentally responsible construction processes. 
  • Landfill disposal costs are also rising as existing sites become increasingly capacity constrained. 
  • The Purpose Fill plasterboard off-cut collection service provides a simple way to reduce the amount of plasterboard off-cut waste destined for landfill. 

GREENSTAR AND HOMESTAR ACCREDITATION:

  The Purpose Fill plasterboard recycling service can provide accurate waste diversion from landfill reporting to help meet your project’s Greenstar or Homestar landfill diversion targets. 

SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT: 

  • Purpose Fill plasterboard recycling bags can be easily ordered by contacting us via phone on 0800510 20 or flick us an email to commercial@purposefill.co.nz
  • When the bag is full simply call or email the Purpose Fill team to arrange the pickup 
  • Offcuts are then sent to a specialist recycling operation for sorting and processing into composting and agricultural products. 

SERVICE LIMITATIONS:

  • Only plasterboard offcuts from new build sites ARE ACCEPTED. 
  • Plasterboard offcuts from demolition and renovations are NOT ACCEPTED due to the risk of contamination.