193: Urban Mining and Circularity with Anja Rosen

Passive House Podcast

English - July 02, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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In the second part of our series on circular construction, we explore the intersection of sustainable building practices and carbon reduction. Co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy are joined by special guest Anja Rosen, of the Urban Mining Index based in Germany. Anja shares insights from her work in circular construction, emphasizing the importance of recycling and reusing building materials. She discusses the implementation of the Urban Mining Index, detailing how it can be used to assess and optimize the sustainability of both new and refurbished buildings. Anja's passion for sustainable architecture, rooted in her childhood experiences, highlights the urgency and potential of integrating circular principles in construction. Tune in to learn about the future of urban mining and its critical role in combating climate change.

https://urban-mining-index.de/en/

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