Reuse - The Path to More Sustainable Construction
The Swedish construction industry needs help with sustainability. In 2020, the industry generated 14.2 million tons of waste, which constitutes approximately 40 percent of all waste in Sweden, excluding mining waste. This enormous amount of waste has a serious environmental impact, but the good news is that much of this material can be reused. By focusing on reuse and circular construction, we can not only reduce the amount of waste but also significantly reduce the construction sector's climate impact.The Potential of Reuse in the Construction Sector Reusing building materials is about