The challengeThe construction sector is crucial to EU environmental and energy policies, as buildings are responsible for approximately 40 % of the total annual EU energy consumption and generate 36% ...

The objective of WRAP’s work is to minimise resource use, divert materials from landfill, and create a market for recycled materials. This is achieved by providing advice and support to ...

The challengeScarcity of resources and energy is a global challenge. One possible solution is waste management based on the growing understanding that ’waste’ is actually a resource  ...

The Baubook system facilitates communication and knowledge exchange regarding energy and material efficiency of construction material and processes. Its services encourage municipalities as well as ...

The challengeIn many developing and industrialising countries, both the knowledge and standard of recycling and waste management is still in its infancy. Nevertheless, raising awareness for ...

The challenge:Much of the material that ends up in landfill could have been recycled, or better, reused. This is especially true for larger household items such as furniture which have often not ...