RE-CREATE

Proposing regenerative construction materials and products with minimal energy and emissions

In the 2019 European Green Deal, the building sector is highlighted as a key focus in the green transition. If no action is taken to improve energy efficiency in this sector, energy demand is expected to rise by 50 % by 2050. The production of construction material is a huge CO2 emitter and changes the natural properties of virgin materials, rendering them non-biodegradable waste. This industry is also responsible for considerable water consumption and waste generation. The EU-funded RE-CREATE project proposes regenerative construction materials and products that consume minimal energy and produce minimal emissions. They are made using a high percentage of byproducts and recycled materials and are recyclable and biodegradable. They meet or exceed all construction criteria and have superior thermal insulation, allowing the transition into a circular building construction industry.