circular economy and aggregates #cethinking
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David ManleyForterra
Building Products Ltd
Forterra
Forterra, is a leading supplier of building products to the UK's construction sector, with 17 manufacturing facilities across the country and employing approximately 1,600 people.With its head office in Northampton, Forterra makes a diverse range of concrete and clay building products with instantly recognisable brands, including London, Thermalite, Red Bank, Jetfloor and Formpave.
These products form an essential part of the built environment from housing developments through to major infrastructure projects helping to drive the country's growing economy.
3 R’s of the Circular Economy
esource
e-use
ecycle
Resource
Brick, Precast Concrete and concrete sectors have worked together to develop Resource Efficiency Action Plans with common themes and goals
• Project Initiated Autumn 2012 Developed under the leadership of the CPA Funded by WRAP
• Action Plans Launched October 2013
• Focus to date on manufacturing efficiency
Re Use
Short Life
Re Use of materials at the end of the building life should be a key consideration in the design of the building and in the selection of the materials used.
Long Life
When a building is intended to have a long service life we should factor in future uses for example office to apartment conversions
Different focus/ characteristics depending on whether it is a “short or long life” building
UK Housing - Reuse
Average Turnover Rate - Yrs
10 years in the 80’S
Age of Housing Stock
Recycle
1. Carbon Footprint – Transporting materials back to factories generally results in a higher footprint than virgin materials
2. Contamination – Ensuring that there is no cross contamination from other waste streams
3. Legislation – Waste Permits etc are required in most cases
4. Low Value
5. Time Constraints
The barriers to getting materials back into our chain of utility
Challenges - Not as Easy as White Goods
Challenges – The Product
OR
Challenges - Re-Use
Our products are designed to give a long service life and be durable – making it difficult to take them apart