Revolution in construction: New building material from garbage improves circular economy!

Revolution in construction: New building material from garbage improves circular economy!

Wieden, Österreich - "What's going on in the construction industry?" You could ask yourself if you hear from the latest developments around sustainable building materials. Today we present an exciting milestone: the residues of the waste incineration creates a new building material that is not only resource -friendly, but also represents an important step towards "Zero Waste". Öko-News reports that Josef Thon, department head of MA 48 in Vienna, explains, as is from the slag that is from slag Waste arises, high -quality building materials can win.

Our goal is to avoid waste and at the same time keep resources in the circulation. This innovative approach is increasingly developing into the heart of the circular economy, especially in construction. With its many years of experience in electricity and heat generation from residual waste, Linz AG shows how this change can succeed. Erich Haider, General Director of Linz AG, emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and the great potential of the circular economy.

circular economy in construction

How can the environmental impact in the construction industry reduced? According to Circular Culture , the circular economy is becoming increasingly important. It not only promotes the reuse of materials, but also helps to extend the lifespan of building materials and reduce material costs. Through innovative recycling processes, be it mechanically, thermally or chemically, the path is prepared for a sustainable construction.

The possibilities are diverse: from the crushing of old building materials to the practical use of existing materials from demolished buildings. Windows and doors, for example, can often be used again without modifications. This not only saves costs, but also actively contributes to reducing waste - a clear advantage for the environmentally conscious client.

The challenges of the modern construction site

An important aspect in Linz and Vienna is the enormous need for natural materials. The building construction needs around 400,000 tons annually and even around 2.3 million tons of sand and gravel in Vienna. The circular economy in the construction shows that industrially produced rock grain, which is obtained from recycling materials, can help to cover this need locally. This not only protects the natural resources, but also reduces truck traffic in our cities.

Wolfgang Moser, Managing Director of the Wotpfinger Transport concrete Ges.m.b.H., emphasizes the compatibility of high concrete quality and circular economy. Manufacturers of building materials are increasingly relying on sustainable product solutions that are not only environmentally friendly, but also meet the requirements of the industry. CE certification in particular plays a central role in ensuring that the new building materials also exist in practice.

Above all, however, the urge to innovate of the construction industry is required. With new technologies and procedures, you are ready to tackle the challenges of the future. From digital planning methods to automated separation systems: the further development is in full swing and an end is not in sight.

Overall, it can be seen that the construction industry faces an exciting transformation. Thanks to innovative approaches and interdisciplinary cooperation, the vision of sustainable and resource -saving construction is within reach. Let's hope that this will not only remain a project, but also be implemented in practice!