The Knowledge Centre for Circular Economy has put together a quick guide on why and how manufacturers can access recycling in construction. It reduces resource waste and the use of virgin raw materials: https://vcob.dk/media/1643/vcob_kvikguide_guide_producenter.pdf
Knowledge Centre for the Circular Economy on construction waste in general and on quantities and management:
https://vcob.dk/vcob/cirkulaer-nedrivning/hvad-er-byggeaffald/
“One of the most important factors for accelerating circular thinking in construction is partnerships across the entire value chain. Circular construction requires working together, from design to construction and demolition, to make the best use of resources and avoid material waste.” Source: Publication
“Circular construction is the way forward both from a business perspective and because it is necessary. Construction as a whole is responsible for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions.”
“It’s important that companies such as Gamle Mursten see and exploit the potential that lies (…) and reuse the materials as closely as possible to their original form. If we as a society are to reach the target of 60% recycling by 2030, companies cannot continue to purchase for production at the same rate as today.”
“It’s not just from an environmental perspective that a shift to circular construction makes sense. In a world where resources are becoming scarcer and the need for new sustainable solutions is increasing, there is also a huge growth potential in this thinking. The whole value chain has to be involved, so it makes sense to put energy into ensuring that the materials you tear down from an old building are handled in such a way that they can be given new life in a different context.”
