Plastics in Construction (Part 1)

Content

cycleworks serves as an exchange platform to create a deeper and more focused understanding of an overarching system on a specific topic together with various stakeholders, to identify problems and to actively think about concrete solutions and their implementation.

The goal of the cycleworks – Plastics in Construction series is to involve stakeholders along the entire value chain in the construction industry: Building Owners, Planners, Manufacturers, Contractors, Deconstruction Professionals, and Recyclers – all are welcome, and only together can we find implementable solutions.

This series currently consists of two meetings that build upon each other. The content focuses on the following questions:

Recycling

• What collection, sorting, and recycling systems already exist in the construction sector, and which are under construction or in development?
• What possibilities exist for expanding / merging existing systems?
• What challenges (technical, logistical, financial, regulatory, etc.) currently hinder the optimal closing of the loop for plastics in the construction industry?

Regulations and Enforcement

• What regulations are known? Where/when are they used (and where not)?
• Which existing regulations hinder or support the recycling of plastics from the construction industry?
• How can enforcement help promote plastics recycling in construction?

At the end, participants will receive a factsheet prepared by realcycle, summarizing the most important findings from the cycleworks.

Background information and further details can be found in the cycleworks – Plastics in Construction project.

Do you have any questions or suggestions? Contact Maja Wiprächtiger.