The role of material passports in advancing circular economy in construction

On Monday, 3 March 2025, a small ministerial council was held under the chairmanship of the Head of Government Kamel Maddouri to discuss the national strategy for waste reduction and recovery, in line with President Kais Saïed's vision on ecological transition and circular economy. At that meeting, several measures were adopted, including the obligation to reduce waste at source, the recycling of raw materials and the extension of producer respo…

The role of material passports in advancing circular economy in construction

Digital material passports could transform the way the construction industry manages waste and reuse. Heather Evans, national head of sustainability at RLB, explains why we need them, some of the challenges of  incorporating them and the need for standardisation Those of us working in the built environment know that our industry is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, primarily through the embodied carbon in building materials. To mee…

India's Circular Economy Journey: The National Circular Economy Framework (NCEF) 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is committed to creating a robust, impactful, and conducive sustainable ecosystem for the country. In 2023, CII introduced the National Circular Economy Framework (NCEF) as a pivotal step towards achieving a sustainable, resource-efficient economy. This initiative emerged from a collaborative effort between the government, industries, and communities, all committed to embedding the principles of Circula…