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The construction industry impacts the environment in a number of ways, both directly and indirectly. It affects water quality and sewer issues, air quality and transportation, soil conservation, noise pollution, solid waste disposal, and loss of scenic resources, wildlife habitat, trees, and agricultural resources.

"On Average, the construction maintenance and use of buildings are responsible for 40% of all the energy use in the U.S. With only 5% of the world’s population, the U.S. uses 25% of the world’s energy resources and contributes more than 25% of the world’s greenhouse gas emission."
− Global Green USA

Approximately 15 to 30 percent of all waste disposed of in landfills is related to building construction. These include unused and excess material generated during site excavation, site clearance, construction, and renovation activities. Materials include wood, plaster, metals, plastics and insulation, concrete, bricks and asphalt.