Building Back Better: Circularity and BREEAM - Revision history

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	* BRE Group, [https://sway.office.com/JL0etxIdfQUPj12k?ref=Link Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM].		* BRE Group, [https://sway.office.com/JL0etxIdfQUPj12k?ref=Link Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM].

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	In its work to provide resources for the construction sector, BREEAM has created the online briefing hub, ‘Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery’. The hub gathers a collection of briefing papers that reflect BREEAM’s position on important issues.		In its work to provide resources for the construction sector, BREEAM has created the online briefing hub, ‘Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery’. The hub gathers a collection of briefing papers that reflect BREEAM’s position on important issues.

−	In the area of sustainability and the circular economy (CE), BREEAM recommends resource circularity requirements on energy, water, materials, waste, reuse and recycling as they relate to ~~the~~ construction and real estate ~~sectors~~. Each BREEAM assessment scheme will ~~continue to~~ build upon this position, as outlined in this interactive website, [https://sway.office.com/uUWcoywMEGBn8Giz?ref=Link Circularity and BREEAM].	+	In the area of sustainability and the circular economy (CE), BREEAM recommends resource circularity requirements on energy, water, materials, waste, reuse and recycling as they relate to construction and real estate. Each BREEAM assessment scheme will build upon this position, as outlined in this interactive website, [https://sway.office.com/uUWcoywMEGBn8Giz?ref=Link Circularity and BREEAM].

	= Defining a circular economy =		= Defining a circular economy =
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	The concept of the CE goes beyond the three Rs - reduce, reuse and recycle - and aims to maximise total material resource efficiency. CE is a concept in which everything is engineered to be constantly reused or recycled and is in direct contrast to the linear ‘take-make-waste’ concept associated with the disposable economy mindset.		The concept of the CE goes beyond the three Rs - reduce, reuse and recycle - and aims to maximise total material resource efficiency. CE is a concept in which everything is engineered to be constantly reused or recycled and is in direct contrast to the linear ‘take-make-waste’ concept associated with the disposable economy mindset.

−	Although the linear economy is associated with job creation based on the continuing demand for new products fabricated from virgin materials, it is also associated with waste creation. In contrast, CE requires rethinking of design, manufacturing, selling, reusing, recycling and consumer ownership to keep resources in use for as long as possible and to extract maximum value while producing minimal pollution ~~in the process~~.	+	Although the linear economy is associated with job creation based on the continuing demand for new products fabricated from virgin materials, it is also associated with waste creation. In contrast, CE requires rethinking of design, manufacturing, selling, reusing, recycling and consumer ownership to keep resources in use for as long as possible and extract maximum value while producing minimal pollution.

	= CE and sustainability =		= CE and sustainability =

−	CE in ~~the~~ construction and real estate ~~sector~~ is primarily associated with environmental sustainability. Some circularity initiatives define a scope ranging from operational carbon emissions, local economy to occupant health and local biodiversity. However, it can be difficult to determine the distinctions between circularity and sustainability ~~within the construction and real estate sectors~~.	+	CE in construction and real estate is primarily associated with environmental sustainability. Some circularity initiatives define a scope ranging from operational carbon emissions and local economy to occupant health and local biodiversity. However, it can be difficult to determine the distinctions between circularity and sustainability.

−	Within BREEAM, CE relates most closely ~~with - and effectively~~ to - resource use and supply chains through practical solutions and holistic performance assessment. Practical solutions that incorporate circularity principles are tangible, specific measures that projects can take to improve circularity and ~~possibly~~ improve asset performance (documented ~~in examples~~ such as life cycle assessment, energy ~~modelling~~ and water modelling)~~. These practical solutions complement holistic performance assessment by providing a range of tangible and specific measures that may improve performance~~.	+	Within BREEAM, CE relates most closely to resource use and supply chains through practical solutions and holistic performance assessment. Practical solutions that incorporate circularity principles are tangible, specific measures that projects can take to improve circularity and improve asset performance (documented through processes such as life cycle assessment, energy and water modelling).

	Examples of ‘more with less’ practical solutions include:		Examples of ‘more with less’ practical solutions include:
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	= CE and sourcing =		= CE and sourcing =

−	Another practical solution within CE relates to behaviours around procurement. Adopting responsible and ethical sourcing practices may involve a degree of uncertainty, but there are some responsible/ethical sourcing certification schemes designed to reduce unknown supply chain factors~~. There are a number of valid initiatives, but BREEAM urges the specification of products with certification sourcing that has been recognised by BREEAM~~.	+	Another practical solution within CE relates to behaviours around procurement. Adopting responsible and ethical sourcing practices may involve a degree of uncertainty, but there are some responsible/ethical sourcing certification schemes designed to reduce unknown supply chain factors.

−	Responsible sourcing ~~is urged from~~ design ~~and~~ construction ~~through the~~ in-use life cycle stages.	+	There are a number of valid initiatives, but BREEAM urges the specification of products with certification sourcing that has been recognised by BREEAM.
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		+	Responsible sourcing should include design, construction and in-use life cycle stages.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_BBB_BRE_115439_HIRES.pdf Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery].		* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_BBB_BRE_115439_HIRES.pdf Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery].
		+	* BREEAM, [https://sway.office.com/PAmW7NTYBgN6gASP?ref=Link Build Back Healthier: BREEAM in COVID-19 and beyond].
	* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/briefingpapers/BREEAM-Social-Impact-Paper_final.pdf Encouraging positive social impact and equity using BREEAM].		* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/briefingpapers/BREEAM-Social-Impact-Paper_final.pdf Encouraging positive social impact and equity using BREEAM].
	* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_Resilience_BRE_115440.pdf Encouraging resilient assets using BREEAM].		* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_Resilience_BRE_115440.pdf Encouraging resilient assets using BREEAM].

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	* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_BBB_BRE_115439_HIRES.pdf Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery].		* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_BBB_BRE_115439_HIRES.pdf Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery].
−	* BREEAM, Encouraging positive social impact and equity using BREEAM.	+	* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/briefingpapers/BREEAM-Social-Impact-Paper_final.pdf Encouraging positive social impact and equity using BREEAM].
−	* BREEAM, Encouraging resilient assets using BREEAM.	+	* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_Resilience_BRE_115440.pdf Encouraging resilient assets using BREEAM].
−	* BRE Group, ~~Building Back Better~~.	+	* BRE Group, [https://sway.office.com/JL0etxIdfQUPj12k?ref=Link Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM].
−	* BRE Group, Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM.	+

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	* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning.		* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning.
		+	* BREEAM Responsible Sourcing of Materials.
	* BREEAM: The Next Generation.		* BREEAM: The Next Generation.
	* Building Back Better: Health.		* Building Back Better: Health.
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	* Building Back Better: Social impact.		* Building Back Better: Social impact.
	* Circular economy.		* Circular economy.
		+	* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
		+	* Design for deconstruction.
		+	* Green Guide to Specification
		+	* Reduce, reuse, recycle.
	* Whole life costs.		* Whole life costs.

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= Introduction =

In its work to provide resources for the construction sector, BREEAM has created the online briefing hub, ‘Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery’. The hub gathers a collection of briefing papers that reflect BREEAM’s position on important issues.

In the area of sustainability and the circular economy (CE), BREEAM recommends resource circularity requirements on energy, water, materials, waste, reuse and recycling as they relate to the construction and real estate sectors. Each BREEAM assessment scheme will continue to build upon this position, as outlined in this interactive website, [https://sway.office.com/uUWcoywMEGBn8Giz?ref=Link Circularity and BREEAM].

= Defining a circular economy =

The concept of the CE goes beyond the three Rs - reduce, reuse and recycle - and aims to maximise total material resource efficiency. CE is a concept in which everything is engineered to be constantly reused or recycled and is in direct contrast to the linear ‘take-make-waste’ concept associated with the disposable economy mindset.

Although the linear economy is associated with job creation based on the continuing demand for new products fabricated from virgin materials, it is also associated with waste creation. In contrast, CE requires rethinking of design, manufacturing, selling, reusing, recycling and consumer ownership to keep resources in use for as long as possible and to extract maximum value while producing minimal pollution in the process.

= CE and sustainability =

CE in the construction and real estate sector is primarily associated with environmental sustainability. Some circularity initiatives define a scope ranging from operational carbon emissions, local economy to occupant health and local biodiversity. However, it can be difficult to determine the distinctions between circularity and sustainability within the construction and real estate sectors.

Within BREEAM, CE relates most closely with - and effectively to - resource use and supply chains through practical solutions and holistic performance assessment. Practical solutions that incorporate circularity principles are tangible, specific measures that projects can take to improve circularity and possibly improve asset performance (documented in examples such as life cycle assessment, energy modelling and water modelling). These practical solutions complement holistic performance assessment by providing a range of tangible and specific measures that may improve performance.

Examples of ‘more with less’ practical solutions include:

* Reuse of resources.
* Efficiency of resource consumption.
* Use of abundant and renewable resources.
* Adoption of durable design

Examples of enabled reuse include:

* Designing for simple disassembly, reuse and recycling.
* Take-back/buy-back.
* Materials banking.
* Materials/product passports.
* Adaptable design.
* Servitisation.

= CE and sourcing =

Another practical solution within CE relates to behaviours around procurement. Adopting responsible and ethical sourcing practices may involve a degree of uncertainty, but there are some responsible/ethical sourcing certification schemes designed to reduce unknown supply chain factors. There are a number of valid initiatives, but BREEAM urges the specification of products with certification sourcing that has been recognised by BREEAM.

Responsible sourcing is urged from design and construction through the in-use life cycle stages.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning.
* BREEAM: The Next Generation.
* Building Back Better: Health.
* Building Back Better: Net zero carbon and BREEAM.
* Building Back Better: Resilience.
* Building Back Better: Social impact.
* Circular economy.
* Whole life costs.

= External resources =

* BREEAM, [https://files.bregroup.com/breeam/BREEAM_BBB_BRE_115439_HIRES.pdf Building Back Better with BREEAM: Supporting the green recovery].
* BREEAM, Encouraging positive social impact and equity using BREEAM.
* BREEAM, Encouraging resilient assets using BREEAM.
* BRE Group, Building Back Better.
* BRE Group, Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM.

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