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Upcoming online events and training by our members. https://lnkd.in/eKbN9dxM 28/11 Circular Ecology: Inventory of Carbon & Energy Database V4.0. Hosted by the creator of the ICE Database, Circular Ecology’s Director, Dr Craig Jones, and Head of Carbon Accounting, Jon Burrow, this webinar explains what's changing to the ICE Database in Version 4.0. 5/12 One Click LCA: Winter Sustainability Summit. A 2-hour online summit with top global companies in construction materials and their applications in projects. Learn how informed material choices can make construction more sustainable and support global decarbonisation targets. 10/12 to 12/12 ECO Qualified ECO EPD Officer. (Level 1) The online Qualified ECO Environmental Product Declaration Officer course is hosted by ASBP Board Member, Dr. Jane Anderson of ConstructionLCA Limited and Susanne Volz, a Circular Economy specialist and long-time LCA practitioner. The training has been designed to equip professionals with essential skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving field of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). #EPD #LCA #EmbodiedCarbon #WholeLifeCarbon #ICEdatabase

🚧 Advancing Circular Economy in Concrete Production! SETAC Europe 26th LCA Symposium hosted by Chalmers University of Technology, along with my colleague Anne Rønning, we presented our poster on a sustainable approach in concrete production: using recycled aggregates from a dry-washing process for concrete trucks to minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions. Our study, conducted with a talented team, analyzed the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of this technology. Significant potential to lower global warming impact in concrete production This innovative process not only reduces waste, water, and natural aggregates but also allows CO2 binding through carbonation in recycled aggregates, contributing to more sustainable construction practices. By integrating circular economy principles, we’re reshaping how concrete production can meet environmental goals! #NORSUS #Sintef #UiA #MAPEI #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ConcreteProduction #LCA #SETAC #Recycling #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact

Have you heard of “Carbon Handprint”? It is a relatively new environmental indicator developed in Finland that not only calculates a product or service´s carbon footprint but also includes the positive effects of sustainable measures. The bigger the handprint the better! Find out more in this article from Gasmet: https://hubs.lu/Q02tzTyS0

SubOptic Foundation Celebrates Sustainability Efforts in Subsea Cables - We are pleased to share that the article "Sustainability Best Practices for Subsea Cables," co-authored by Isabel Jijon (master’s student, Sciences Po Paris) and Isabelle Cherry (undergraduate student, University of California Berkeley), has been featured in SeaTechnology Magazine. This article highlights key findings from the SubOptic Foundation’s Sustainable Subsea Networks Report and emphasizes the importance of industry collaboration and innovation in reducing the environmental impact of subsea cable operations. Read the full article on page 9 of SeaTechnology Magazine’s July Issue here: https://lnkd.in/eXefWGeU

Expert sessions and a brief introduction of the speakers of the 14th international Enviromanagement 2024 conference (EN) https://lnkd.in/gSikvgqY (SK) https://nmc.sk/enviro2024 September 30 – October 1, 2024, High Tatras, Slovakia PART II. === Session: MONITORING SUCCESS OF WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - AVOIDING SUNKEN INVESTMENTS ===   Pavel Novák, Odpadová poradenská, s.r.o., Prague, Czech Republic // The Czech Republic is NOT at risk of not achieving EU Waste targets in 2025 – Has our approach to planning gotten us into this situation?   Martin Steiner, TBU Environmental Engineering Consultants, Innsbruck, Austria // Avoiding the creation of stranded assets – Lessons learned from projects financed by International Finance Institutions.   Jarno Stet, Westminster City Council, London, UK // Waste Collection and Transport Within the City of Westminster, London.   === Session: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT ===   Evelyn Wolfslehner, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Wien, Austria // Waste from road to rail: Experiences from a long-term project, and outlook – Mandatory rail transport of certain wastes from 2023 in (and through) Austria.   Leonardo Benuzzi, Sartori Ambiente Srl, Arco, Italy // From collecting waste to collecting data: A digitalisation journey towards the bin as a waste meter.   Florian Ennemoser & Armin Wolf, Wiegon GmbH, Landeck, Austria // The future of the recycling center is digital.   Konstantins Makejevs, Mappost Ltd., Riga, Latvia // Waste Collection Logistics – Advanced Route and Resource Planning Optimization.

The helpful feedback I received following my recent ‘MORE-for-LESS' article's proposal for a new Industry Projects Licensing Agency (IPLA), suggested the concept's approach had an embodied bias towards Climate Change/Carbon Reduction and therefore would not be effective unless allied to an adequate, biodiversity net-gain (BNG) strategy. The current COP strategy of maintaining only a 10% BNG, which is legally enforceable for 30yrs, could possibly miss its target by a country mile – because all new industry development is more likely to need a 300% BNG to even begin a rebalancing with nature! Also, whilst designers would willingly adapt to this situation and achieve sustainable outcomes, an industrial project's material supply chains are currently NOT aligned, and an existing project site could be further, biodiversity-degraded both by implementation and by any carbon-embedded materials readily available. These added compliance pressures on industry project owners would be intense.  Hence, the need for even greater urgency from UK government to mandate an Industry Project Licensing Agency (IPLA) that would ensure a combined Net-Zero/ BNG approach, supported by RIBA and BREEAM who would be made responsible for recommending and developing any further requirements for science-based targets (SBTs), with management services, as before, provided by local organisations and SMEs.   For background/ further information see today’s (28.10.2024) ‘More-for-Less’ LinkedIn article/ or contact: gordon.wilson@gwa-design.co.uk

The built environment is a major contributor to climate change, resource depletion, and waste generation. A Circular Economy offers a path forward, focusing on keeping resources in continuous use. This rapidly evolving field sees professionals developing innovative strategies to minimize waste, reduce reliance on virgin resources, and create a more sustainable construction sector. However, numerous barriers still hinder progress. Are you a Circular Economy Stakeholder? Have you ever faced challenges implementing Circular Economy practices in the built environment? We want to hear from you! This international survey, conducted by EU COST Action CircularB, aims to obtain new insights into the technological, economic, cultural-societal, and regulatory barriers hindering CE implementation within your field. Your participation is essential to devising new CE policies that will accelerate pathways towards a more circular and sustainable built environment. 📝 Take part in this international survey: https://lnkd.in/gBWc48D8 Philip, Sakdirat, Marco, Luis, Adriana. #CircularB

🟦 Low Carbon Materials at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit. 🌀 The Bloomberg Live summit brought together business leaders and investors to drive conversations around innovation and best practices in sustainable business. 💬 Low Carbon Materials CEO Natasha Boulding was featured as a speaker at the event and talked to the crowd about the next generation of construction. 🏙️ Natasha shared how when LCM was founded, we chose to focus on decarbonising the built environment as it is the largest source of climate emissions after surface transport. 🪨 She detailed the need to innovate in the construction sector, particularly the materials used. ⬇️ At Low Carbon Materials, our innovative products tackle two carbon-intensive areas of the sector: 🔹 ACLA is a carbon-negative aggregate that lowers the carbon footprint of asphalt to help decarbonise UK roads. 🔹  OSTO is a carbon-negative aggregate for use in concrete applications to lower its emissions. 🔵 As a scaling climate-tech company with market-ready decarbonisation solutions, we are always on the lookout for project partners who want to implement next-generation sustainable technologies. ⏩ Get in touch today: https://lnkd.in/eNU48KQ5 #SustainableConstruction #LowCarbonMaterials #NetZero 

🌟 We are excited to share that DeCO2 Horizon Europe Project participated in the Sustainable Places Conference, during the workshop "Circular and Bio-based Building Solutions", where EU-funded projects came together to explore innovative bio-based solutions for construction.🌿 ➡️Giulia Viero from the Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Foundation (IEECP) shared insights about the bio-based materials to be tested on the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board demo case in Ireland along with the #decarbonization methodology and bio-based fully recyclable composites, #mycelium and breathable adhesives to sequester carbon, green roof testing integrating various waste products, and #circular, cost-effective, and scalable solutions for the demo retrofit.🏗️ 🙏 We are grateful for this collaboration with BIO4EEB, EASI ZERo, Reincarnate, MEZeroE and Wood2Wood Project who share our vision towards a sustainable #ConstructionIndustry.🍃 🌍 Together we are driving forward synergies and collaboration strategies to increase energy efficiency, achieve climate neutral conditions, and create decarbonization pathways for the building sector. 🏢 👉 Stay tuned for more updates on our progress by following us. #deco2HorizonEU #SustainablePlaces2024 #SP2024 #CircularEconomy #BioBasedSolutions #HorizonEurope #HorizonEurope #CINEA #Building #Circularity #SustainableConstruction #Decarbonization

Thrilled to Share! 🌟Just had the opportunity to attend the Nordic Insights workshop on biobased construction, an invitation from Arup's Peter Vangsbo and Hannah Sutton 🏡✨ We dived deep into Biobased Insulation Materials and what's needed for paving the way to a greener, more sustainable future. 🌍💚 Imagine a world where our buildings not only stand tall but also stand for sustainability! Biobased insulation is that revolution. Say goodbye to the high carbon footprint of stone wool insulation and hello to renewable, eco-friendly alternatives. 🌱🔄 This workshop was the first of a series aimed at supporting the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) under the Sharm el-Sheik Mitigation Work Program (MWP). Why biobased insulation? Eco-Friendly: Reduces carbon emissions and utilizes agricultural by-products. Energy Efficient: Less energy-intensive production processes. Healthier: Free from harmful chemicals, ensuring safety for all. What did we explore? 🚀 Innovative Products: Cutting-edge biobased materials. 💡 Business Cases: Successful implementations and economic benefits. 🛠 Best Practices: Practical integration into projects. 🌿 Emission Reduction: Significant impact on reducing greenhouse gases. 🧩 Barriers: Challenges in adoption and how to overcome them. This workshop didn't just discuss insulation; it connected it to urban mitigation strategies, from sustainable production and electrification to enhancing urban green spaces and socio-behavioral shifts. 🌆🔋🌳 Let's be the change-makers in our industry! Together, we can revolutionize buildings and beyond! 🌟🤝 #SustainableFuture #BiobasedInsulation #NordicInnovation #GreenBuilding #COP29 #EnvironmentalImpact #CircularEconomy #UrbanMitigation #EcoFriendly #GreenTech #ClimateAction