Reducing the impacts of the construction sector

The EU-funded project BUS-GoCircular has created a framework that aims to reduce the environmental impacts and life cycle costs connected to the construction sector.
22/03/2023

The framework identifies strategic circular economy interventions for each stage in the construction value chain, like designing out waste, and facilitating greater reuse of products and materials at the end of each service life. Furthermore, it identifies which construction workers and professionals are needed to implement these such strategies.

Buildings have a significant impact on the environment throughout their lives, from their design to demolition. They are responsible for 40% of final energy consumption, about 50% of all extracted materials and 2.3 billion tons of waste per year in the EU.

The framework can be downloaded here. To learn more about the work of BUS-GoCircular, read their latest newsletter.

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