Buildings as material banks
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In circular construction, products are the foundation for a viable and truly sustainable model. They enable buildings to become banks of reusable and healthy materials. A key tool in this process is the Material Passport, which identifies and documents components for future reuse.
Companies like Interface are committed to sustainability, innovating in the design of carpets, PVC, and rubber products. Through the Cradle to Cradle Certified® program, Interface ensures that its carpets are not only durable and easy to replace without adhesives but also environmentally responsible throughout their lifecycle.
Under the guidance of Eco Intelligent Growth (EIG), a consultancy within Grupo Construcía that drives circular economy and sustainable innovation, Interface reviewed more than 2,000 ingredients in its products. This effort led to the development of CQuestBio “biobacking”, a carpet backing that is healthy, low-carbon, and made with safe and recoverable materials. This approach has been integrated across all their products, contributing to reduced CO2 impact and a cleaner lifecycle for their materials.
Through its ReEntry® program, Interface also collects used carpets at the end of their lifecycle to give them a second life or recycle them in its plant in the Netherlands, closing the circularity loop.
The IV Circular Construction Summit: A Space for Reflection and Collaboration
Interface will share its expertise at the Cradle to Cradle Certified® corner of the IV Circular Construction Forum, highlighting the role of materials in a regenerative and sustainable cycle where products are essential to achieving true circular construction.
The forum will also feature various panel discussions on key topics in the transition to a circular economy in the built environment. In one of these sessions, Becky Gordon, Regional Sustainability Manager (UKIME) at Interface, will join us to discuss Buildings as Material Banks.
With the participation of top-tier international speakers, the European conversation converges in Barcelona to advance solutions and foster collaboration among key stakeholders: public administration, academia, and industry.
This year, the event opens its doors to the entire community and will feature prominent international players, including companies like Holcim and Interface as sponsors, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, which will host a pre-event session on Thursday afternoon and participate in the main event alongside Eco Intelligent Growth (EIG) at a space dedicated to certified products. The event will also welcome special guest Elwyn Grainger-Jones, president of the organization.
Tickets are now available for all those interested in firsthand insights into these projects and in joining the global debate on circular construction and the future of our cities. Visit www.GrupoConstrucia.com for more information.
