Imagine if every pipe or floor tile came with a digital birth certificate that told you exactly how to recycle it. This project creates a system where manufacturers are responsible for their products even after the building is torn down. It's like a deposit-return scheme for construction materials to stop them from ending up in landfills.
The construction sector is waste-intensive with fragmented recycling rules. Manufacturers lack a standardized way to track materials and are not financially incentivized to design for reuse.
The project is building eco-modulated fee structures, Digital Product Passports (DPP), and operational business models for the reuse of flooring, pipes, and sanitary equipment.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with high waste disposal costs and strict environmental rules — this project developed eco-modulated fee structures and Digital Product Passports that reward you for making products easier to reuse.
If you are a waste manager dealing with contaminated or unknown material streams — this project developed digital traceability tools that identify the exact composition of sanitary equipment and pipes for high-value recycling.
If you are a developer dealing with the low resale value of demolished materials — this project developed validated business models for reuse that strengthen customer trust in recycled construction products.
The project tests eco-modulated fee structures, meaning costs may vary based on how sustainable and recyclable your product design is. Based on available project data, the goal is to incentivise eco-design through these financial mechanisms.
Yes, the project specifically aims to create harmonised and scalable schemes that support cross-border cooperation across the EU single market. It involves 10 different countries to ensure this scalability.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on creating digital traceability tools and reporting standards, but specific licensing terms are not yet detailed.
It aligns with EU circular economy goals and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for construction products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The project runs from 2026-06-01 to 2029-05-31, meaning validated models and guidelines will be available toward the end of this period.
The project is heavily weighted toward practical application, featuring 22 partners with a 36% industry ratio. With 8 industry partners and 3 SMEs across 10 countries, the consortium is well-positioned to move from theoretical research to regional pilot testing, ensuring the resulting EPR schemes are commercially viable.
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