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Construction sector consumes about 50% of the raw materials extracted, while accounting for over 35% of the total waste generated in the EU. Greenhouse gas emissions related to the construction sector are estimated to be between 5% and 12% of total emissions, with an estimated 80% reduction potential. The circular economy can provide an answer to these challenges. However, there is a need to disseminate knowledge on the subject among project stakeholder groups. This is the role of the CIRCON.
The project plans to implement CE principles in practice in construction sector through: a) workshops with stakeholders on creating the compendium b) creating a compendium of knowledge on designing buildings in accordance with CE c) demonstrative actions - Project Based Learning projects with students to demonstrate benefits of using the guidelines d) dissemination of knowledge about the design of circular buildings among key stakeholders in the construction industry.
The project plans to increase knowledge about environmental and economic benefits of implementing a circular economy and therefore the amount of raw and construction materials will be reduced.
Planned educational activities will help stakeholders to acquire good habits connected with CE and its implementation already at the planning stage.
Green Building Council Iceland can bring expertise in the topic of circular economy in Icelandic context. It is especially important here because of its geographic location (island with difficult climate conditions), where importing new building materials has significant carbon footprint. GBCI can also bring expertise in project “Guidelines for eco-friendly constructions 2030”developed in partnership with Icelandic Housing and Civil Engineering Institute. GBCI is one of the project managements.