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Contribute decisively to the development of the circularity of value chains, through the creation of a platform for the recovery of waste originating in the civil construction sector, in which the various stakeholders associated with the sector participate. 1) the study and in-depth characterization of waste produced in the region and, eventually, at a national level;
2) the experimental assessment of the potential for reuse of waste produced in new construction products;
3) the determination of characteristics of different alternatives of materials that incorporate them and the development of marketable solutions, through an ideas competition; and
4) the management, governance and dissemination of the platform, to capture stakeholders in the RAA and outside the RAA. secondary materials increased in the supported sectors
jobs created
innovative solutions for increased resource efficiency piloted
SMEs supported
Summary of project results
This project intends to contribute significantly to the development of the circularity of value chains, through the creation of a platform for the valorization of waste originated in the construction sector, in which the various stakeholders associated with the sector participate.
To this end, it is considered important to develop the platform itself, but also to undertake a range of ancillary activities that contribute to greater effectiveness, widespread adoption and sustainability. These ancillary tasks include: 1) the in-depth study and characterization of waste produced in the region and eventually at national level; 2) the experimental evaluation of the reuse potential of waste produced in new construction products; 3) the determination of the characteristics of various material alternatives that incorporate them and the development of marketable solutions through an idea contest; and 4) management, governance and dissemination of the platform to attract stakeholders in and outside the RAA.
1 Study and characterization of waste
1.1 Waste identification and mapping
1.2 Physical and Mechanical properties assessment
1.3 Classification
1.4 Definition of valuation criteria
2 Stakeholders identification and engagement on the project
2.1 Stakeholder identification
2.2 Partner raising
2.3 Analysis, characterization and segmentation
3 Study of technology for waste valorization
3.1 Study of waste recovery technology
3.2 Tecnology development
3.3 Analysis and characterization
3.4 Development of the technical dossier
4 Development and implementation of marketing plan
4.1 Development and implementation of the marketing plan
4.2 Development of promotional material by technology / product
4.3 Participation in fairs / conferences / worshops
4.4 Meetings with potential customers and partners
4.5 Product/technology presentation sessions
5 Circular Platform development and implementation
5.1 User experience
5.2 Integration of modules into the platform
5.3 Development
5.4 Platform implementation
6 Contest for development of new products
6.1 Idea generation contest
6.2 Technology / product optimization
6.3 Testing and performance evaluation
6.4 Prototypes
6.5 Lifecycle analysis
7 Dissemination and communication of the Circular Platform
7.1 Circular platform
7.2 Comunication dossier
7.3 Results dissemination events
7.4 Press office
7.5 Social networks
8 Project management and governance
8.1 Project management
8.2 Governance model development
The project included the identification and characterization of construction and demolition waste produced in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, and the laboratory assessment of its potential for recovery through incorporation into construction materials. There was a concern that this valorization would be carried out through commonly used technologies for a gradual transition to more sustainable construction methods.
To promote greater adherence and development of the project results, product presentation sheets and a marketing and publicity plan were created. Sixteen (16) business and service entities were selected to disseminate and integrate the project''s products into their activity, within the scope of circular construction.
The competition for ideas for presenting innovative projects or proposals in sustainability and circular economy resulted in one winning proposal per theme (covering products, urban furniture, interior furniture, and free theme) and two, which due to their interest, were distinguished with honorable mentions.
The circular platform offers a dynamic and friendly tool for interconnection and interaction between the various players in the sector, and assists in the design, construction preparation and subsequent execution phases. The platform will provide updated information on what types of waste and in what quantities exist or will be generated in a given location, which entity produced or owns it, which recovery solutions can be applied and which entities can value it.
With the entry into operation of the circular platform, it is expected that the sector will gain momentum in the use of available resources from construction and demolition waste, to reduce external dependence on materials and transport costs, along with greater dissemination the potential of using secondary materials.
The project also had results that were not initially foreseen and that will have an impact beyond its execution period, namely the expansion of product circularity in small and medium-sized companies in the Region, and the reuse or recycling of waste and the use of secondary materials in interventions direct administration of the services of the Autonomous Regional Administration.
Summary of bilateral results
The Icelandic partner - ReSource International ehf participated in activity 3. Study of technology for waste valorization and 6. Contest for development of new products.