The NSW, Australia Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW) has published the NSW Specification for Supply of Recycled Material for Pavements, Earthworks and Drainage (commonly called the "Greenspec") - an industry wide specification for the use of quality recycled materials in a range of public works. Its development is a joint initiative between DECCW and the Institute of Public Works. Concrete, brick and asphalt are valuable resources. The specification provides the technical and legal requirements for recovery and reuse of these materials and details new design performance criteria for placement of pavement and recycled pavement materials. At the same time, it highlights the social and environmental benefits that flow from recycling. Copies of the specification can be obtained from DECC's website at: www.environment.nsw.gov.au
