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	* 5 things leaders can do to create a truly circular economy.		* 5 things leaders can do to create a truly circular economy.
	* A social, circular economy.		* A social, circular economy.
−	* Blockchains will change construction.
	* BREEAM Construction waste management.		* BREEAM Construction waste management.
−	* Building Revolutions - review.
	* Circular economy - transforming the world’s number one consumer of raw materials.		* Circular economy - transforming the world’s number one consumer of raw materials.
−	* Climate change act.
	* Construction waste.		* Construction waste.
	* Cradle to cradle product registry system.		* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
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	= Waste hierarchy =		= Waste hierarchy =

−	The waste hierarchy (sometimes simplified as 'reduce, re-use, recycle') sets out ~~a set of priorities that are based on sustainability with~~ an order of preference for actions to reduce and manage waste. The overall aim of the hierarchy is to generate the minimum waste possible by using every material in every way possible. The most preferable option is 'prevention', at the top of the hierarchy with the least preferable 'disposal' at the bottom.	+	The waste hierarchy (sometimes simplified as 'reduce, re-use, recycle') sets out an order of preference for actions to reduce and manage waste. The overall aim of the hierarchy is to generate the minimum waste possible by using every material in every way possible. The most preferable option is 'prevention', at the top of the hierarchy with the least preferable 'disposal' at the bottom.

−	The waste hierarchy illustrated below is from the [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69403/pb13530-waste-hierarchy-guidance.pdf Defra 2011 publication]~~, Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy which provides advice on the application of the waste hierarchy for businesses and public bodies~~.	+	The waste hierarchy illustrated below is from the [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69403/pb13530-waste-hierarchy-guidance.pdf Defra 2011 publication].

−	[[File:~~Waste hierarchy~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Waste_hierarchy.jpg\|link=File:Waste_hierarchy.jpg]]

	= Recycling =		= Recycling =
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	Buildings can be designed for deconstruction, ensuring that it is as easy as possible to recycle or re-use their component parts. For more information see: Design for deconstruction.		Buildings can be designed for deconstruction, ensuring that it is as easy as possible to recycle or re-use their component parts. For more information see: Design for deconstruction.

−	Materials that can be directly recycled include metals (especially aluminium and steel), glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, electronics, batteries, textiles and tyres. A more indirect form of recycling is the composting or other conversion of biodegradable waste e.g food and garden waste~~. Some standards offer recycling guidance such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastic waste and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management control of recycling~~.	+	Materials that can be directly recycled include metals (especially aluminium and steel), glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, electronics, batteries, textiles and tyres. A more indirect form of recycling is the composting or other conversion of biodegradable waste e.g food and garden waste.

−	In recent years, general recycling has been greatly facilitated by recycling centres that allow the public to discard their waste responsibly rather than just throwing it into the rubbish to end up in landfill. Household collections also encourage recycling of a host of recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, plastic packaging, and food waste.	+	Standards offer recycling guidance such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastic waste and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management control of recycling.
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		+	In recent years, general recycling has been greatly facilitated by recycling centres that allow the public to discard their waste responsibly rather than just throwing it into the rubbish to end up in landfill. Household collections also encourage recycling of a host of recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, glass, plastic packaging, and food waste.

	= Ending the linear economy =		= Ending the linear economy =

−	Recycling ~~discards~~ the old linear economy model comprising 'make, use and dispose'. In that system, the earth’s limited resources are, in the long run, wasted as the product usually ends up in landfill. Recycling (and reuse) break this mould, as once the life of a product in a first use is over, it can be recycled (or remanufactured) for a new life in another use~~. The mantra of ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ replaces the linear model~~.	+	Recycling challenges the old linear economy model comprising 'make, use and dispose'. In that system, the earth’s limited resources are, in the long run, wasted as the product usually ends up in landfill. Recycling (and reuse) break this mould, as once the life of a product in a first use is over, it can be recycled (or remanufactured) for a new life in another use.

	= Circular economy =		= Circular economy =

−	Recycling is part of the circular economy as in theory products like steel, aluminium and paper may be recycled many times ~~over~~ with little wastage at each reprocessing point. ~~However, with complex goods such as computers this~~ is ~~more difficult as an old computer cannot be recycled into~~ a ~~completely new computer: some of its components may be used~~ in ~~new computers or else some of its parts may~~ be ~~recombined to create a new smaller electronic device e.g a tablet~~ or ~~a mobile phone perhaps~~. ~~When those items come to the end~~ of ~~their useful life~~, ~~they may be broken down~~ to ~~form other new products. This means that although at each stage of the remanufacturing process there is a degree of wastage, the components~~ in ~~the original products are put back into the circular economy~~ and ~~their life is extended with minimal wastage~~. ~~In theory, this process can be repeated many times over~~.	+	Recycling is part of the circular economy as in theory products like steel, aluminium and paper may be recycled many times with little wastage at each reprocessing point.
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		+	The circular economy is a concept in which everything is engineered to be constantly reused or recycled. It requires rethinking of design, manufacturing, selling, re-using, recycling and consumer ownership to keep resources in use for as long as possible and to extract maximum value.
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		+	For more information see: Circular economy.

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

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−	A recycled material is one that is adapted or transferred to a new use after its former use has been brought to an end, whether by accident or desire. The new use may be similar to the former use (e.g recycled bricks used in new construction work) or it may be completely different, e.g steel which was once a universal column or beam recycled into automobile panels.	+	[[File:Recycle.jpg]]

−	Recycling is probably the best way for humans to make a positive environmental impact on the planet. It saves resources, reduces waste, minimises air and water pollution and, because fewer, new resources are consumed for manufacture, it reduces the amount of carbon pumped into the atmosphere.	+	= Waste hierarchy =

−	A building may be ~~reconstructed~~ if it has reached the end of its life or is deemed no longer to be useful. In either case, it may not mean that the building can no longer serve its original function~~. Rather~~, economics have dictated that a new building may bring more financial returns or a greater general ~~benefit to the community~~. In either case, deconstructing the building may yield a rich harvest of materials that can be recycled, depending on the original construction technique. Metals can be recycled relatively easily, bricks, roof tiles and roof slates can be reused, but wood if it has been fastened excessively with nails or strong adhesive can be very difficult to remove without damage. (Wood fragments can be broken down into strands to make new structural timber components such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL)).	+	The waste hierarchy (sometimes simplified as 'reduce, re-use, recycle') sets out a set of priorities that are based on sustainability with an order of preference for actions to reduce and manage waste. The overall aim of the hierarchy is to generate the minimum waste possible by using every material in every way possible. The most preferable option is 'prevention', at the top of the hierarchy with the least preferable 'disposal' at the bottom.
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		+	The waste hierarchy illustrated below is from the [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69403/pb13530-waste-hierarchy-guidance.pdf Defra 2011 publication], Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy which provides advice on the application of the waste hierarchy for businesses and public bodies.
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		+	[[File:Waste hierarchy.jpg]]
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		+	= Recycling =
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		+	A recycled material is one that is adapted or transferred to a new use after its former use has been brought to an end. The new use may be similar to the former use (e.g recycled bricks used in new construction work) or it may be completely different, e.g steel which was once a universal column or beam recycled into automobile panels.
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		+	Recycling can help make a positive environmental impact on the planet. It saves resources, reduces waste, minimises air and water pollution and, because fewer, new resources are consumed for manufacture, it reduces carbon emissions.
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		+	A building may be deconstructed if it has reached the end of its life or is deemed no longer to be useful. In either case, it may not mean that the building can no longer serve its original function, rather, economics have dictated that a new building may bring more financial returns or a greater general benefits. In either case, deconstructing the building may yield a rich harvest of materials that can be recycled, depending on the original construction technique. Metals can be recycled relatively easily, bricks, roof tiles and roof slates can be reused, but wood if it has been fastened excessively with nails or strong adhesive can be very difficult to remove without damage. (Wood fragments can be broken down into strands to make new structural timber components such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL)).
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		+	Buildings can be designed for deconstruction, ensuring that it is as easy as possible to recycle or re-use their component parts. For more information see: Design for deconstruction.

	Materials that can be directly recycled include metals (especially aluminium and steel), glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, electronics, batteries, textiles and tyres. A more indirect form of recycling is the composting or other conversion of biodegradable waste e.g food and garden waste. Some standards offer recycling guidance such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastic waste and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management control of recycling.		Materials that can be directly recycled include metals (especially aluminium and steel), glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, electronics, batteries, textiles and tyres. A more indirect form of recycling is the composting or other conversion of biodegradable waste e.g food and garden waste. Some standards offer recycling guidance such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastic waste and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management control of recycling.

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A recycled material is one that is adapted or transferred to a new use after its former use has been brought to an end, whether by accident or desire. The new use may be similar to the former use (e.g recycled bricks used in new construction work) or it may be completely different, e.g steel which was once a universal column or beam recycled into automobile panels.

Recycling is probably the best way for humans to make a positive environmental impact on the planet. It saves resources, reduces waste, minimises air and water pollution and, because fewer, new resources are consumed for manufacture, it reduces the amount of carbon pumped into the atmosphere.

A building may be reconstructed if it has reached the end of its life or is deemed no longer to be useful. In either case, it may not mean that the building can no longer serve its original function. Rather, economics have dictated that a new building may bring more financial returns or a greater general benefit to the community. In either case, deconstructing the building may yield a rich harvest of materials that can be recycled, depending on the original construction technique. Metals can be recycled relatively easily, bricks, roof tiles and roof slates can be reused, but wood if it has been fastened excessively with nails or strong adhesive can be very difficult to remove without damage. (Wood fragments can be broken down into strands to make new structural timber components such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL)).

Materials that can be directly recycled include metals (especially aluminium and steel), glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, electronics, batteries, textiles and tyres. A more indirect form of recycling is the composting or other conversion of biodegradable waste e.g food and garden waste. Some standards offer recycling guidance such as ISO 15270:2008 for plastic waste and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management control of recycling.

In recent years, general recycling has been greatly facilitated by recycling centres that allow the public to discard their waste responsibly rather than just throwing it into the rubbish to end up in landfill. Household collections also encourage recycling of a host of recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, plastic packaging, and food waste.

= Ending the linear economy =

Recycling discards the old linear economy model comprising 'make, use and dispose'. In that system, the earth’s limited resources are, in the long run, wasted as the product usually ends up in landfill. Recycling (and reuse) break this mould, as once the life of a product in a first use is over, it can be recycled (or remanufactured) for a new life in another use. The mantra of ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ replaces the linear model.

= Circular economy =

Recycling is part of the circular economy as in theory products like steel, aluminium and paper may be recycled many times over with little wastage at each reprocessing point. However, with complex goods such as computers this is more difficult as an old computer cannot be recycled into a completely new computer: some of its components may be used in new computers or else some of its parts may be recombined to create a new smaller electronic device e.g a tablet or a mobile phone perhaps. When those items come to the end of their useful life, they may be broken down to form other new products. This means that although at each stage of the remanufacturing process there is a degree of wastage, the components in the original products are put back into the circular economy and their life is extended with minimal wastage. In theory, this process can be repeated many times over.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* 5 things leaders can do to create a truly circular economy.
* A social, circular economy.
* Blockchains will change construction.
* BREEAM Construction waste management.
* Building Revolutions - review.
* Circular economy - transforming the world’s number one consumer of raw materials.
* Climate change act.
* Construction waste.
* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
* Deconstruction.
* Design for deconstruction.
* End of life potential.
* Green supply chain management.
* Impact of the sharing economy on construction craft labour and equipment markets.
* Life cycle.
* Mean lean green.
* Recyclable construction materials.
* Recycling.
* Reduce, reuse, recycle.
* Renewable energy.
* Sustainable materials.
* Sustainability.
* Waste management plan.
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