Construction & demolition
CCC Waste doubles recycled sand and aggregates production
| Established in Liverpool in 1986, CCC Waste has grown to become one of the largest recycling and waste management operators in the North-West of England.
Addressing the environmental and climate footprint of buildings
| Construction, use and demolition of buildings causes major environment and climate pressures but smart renovations that focus on efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase the sustainability of its housing sector, according to a EE) report published today.
ITC and AIMPLAS recycle fired ceramic tile waste
| The RECERCO Project has confirmed that it is possible to recover this waste, which currently goes to landfill, to manufacture new tiles, as well as composites for shutter profiles and urban furniture.
EuRIC: Increasing circularity in the construction sector
| EuRIC’s Construction and Demolition Branch (ECDB) has released its manifesto, “EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: Increasing Circularity in the Construction Sector. Re-constructing Europe.”
Reuse of sound absorbers in Sweden
| Following a pilot phase initiated last year, Ecophon is operating Sound Circularity Reuse in Sweden. Contributing to the company's circular offer, the initiative aims to reduce the carbon footprint and resource usage of acoustic products.
CDE encourages quarries to reappraise “waste” by-products
| Washing experts say waste stockpiles are the key to unlocking full potential of an operation.
Aimplas promotes development of sustainable construction materials
| This research project is financed by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI) in collaboration with ITQ and the companies Zuvamesa, Lamberti and Laurentia Technologies.
Research unlocks potential of robots for construction waste recycling
| There was no time to waste as researchers trawled through skip bins across Melbourne construction sites, capturing hundreds of photos of materials destined for landfill.
New model makes it easier to build sustainable structures of textile-reinforced concrete
| By reinforcing concrete with textiles instead of steel, it is possible to use less material and create slender, lightweight structures with a significantly lower environmental impact.
Vermeer launches LS3600TX low speed shredder
| This single-shaft shredder incorporates innovations that efficiently process contaminated waste streams and help safeguard critical machine components.
EuRIC announces inaugural board and executive committee members for its construction & demolition branch
| The ECDB was established in spring 2023, marking an important step towards advancing sustainable practices in the construction and demolition recycling sector.
FSG invests in CDE wash plant
| The new waste recycling plant will support diversion of significant volumes of waste from landfill.
EuRIC with construction and demolition branch
| The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has officially launched its Construction and Demolition branch. Aiming to represent European recyclers’ interests, the new branch will evaluate and contribute to the implementation of the EU’s Green Deal and Industrial Strategy by promoting a circular economy approach.
Building a house with recycled concrete and demolition waste
| Büscher built a complete house out of 75% recycled construction and demolition waste. The load-bearing and non-load-bearing interior wall elements are made of 100% recycled aggregates.
