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ACHIEVING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Principles Of The Circular Economy
The circular economy model promotes reuse over consumption, extending material life cycles and eliminating the issue of disposability prevalent in many industries. By reducing waste and recirculating products and materials, a circular economy will allow the environment to recover from overharvesting. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a leading charity committed to creating a circular economy, adopting this approach could lead to a 38% reduction in global carbon emissions by 2050.
Benefits Of The Circular Economy
> Make better use of existing resources and extend product lifespans
> Reduce fuel emissions used in production and transportation
> Protect ecosystems and biodiversity, allowing nature to recover
> Boosting the economy through new business and business growth
> Creating new jobs focused on sustainable sciences and technology
The construction industry has a vital role in achieving a circular economy. Careful consideration must be given to material sourcing, building design, manufacturing processes, and building operation.
At VOLUMETRIC™, our commitment to sustainable construction starts at the earliest design stages, where we focus on valueengineering and optimisation.
