This involves less dumping of mud, and makes better use of existing construction waste.
Better use of existing communications resources can save lives, if historically competitive agencies allow it.
But better use of existing resources through more effective use of modern technology is essential.
They would help build stronger communities and would make much better use of existing resources in local areas.
"It's about making better use of existing infrastructure, improving the capacity and flow of the network," adds Staelens.
The plan also involved better use of existing gardens, like the one on the playground next to Public School 152.
"In the midst of a housing crisis, and with building levels behind all targets, it's vital we make better use of existing stock".
Better use of existing resources within the NHS, tweaks to the Nice system and cheaper treatments for patients are at the heart of reform.
The HFEA is keen for clinics to make better use of existing donors, though probably not to the extent that the result is dozens of children from the same donor.
While prevention and making better use of existing funds will both be crucial over the further years of austerity, social investment offers a glint of promise of fresh finance.
The What Works centres are relatively cheap: compared with carrying out primary research (or commissioning consultants) as much of their work is based on making better use of existing evidence, including datasets that have already been collected.
