Construction sector forges alliances to accelerate the shift to a circular economy model
GBCE
The development of a Circular Economy Roadmap is driving new alliances in the construction sector, aiming to shift from a linear to a circular model. The initiative is led by Green Building Council España with broader European implications for sustainable building practices.
FM Radar's 3 takeaways:
- Circular Economy Roadmap drives cross-sector alliances to transform construction from linear to circular
- Initiative led by GBCE addresses material reuse, waste reduction and lifecycle thinking in building
- European construction sector increasingly recognises circular economy as essential, not optional
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