A Step Forward for Zero Waste

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The reused grandstand at SV Gramsbergen had already seen decades of use at another nearby club. By reusing the existing grandstand, the club saved € ear communities as councils t omies with p ole in a trans otal r pa at a local level and lea eland look oughout Ir hr onmental essing envir r tion will both ir towns o, Loca ition to Net Zer rtners in construction d example in the p owth in l to balance gr how will climate m l Authorities , to ocess. But pr local econe that ensur new construc thei cular construc Cir essimpr construction has

Playing a pivotal role in a just transition to Net Zero, Local Authorities are perfectly placed to work with partners in construction, to engage communities at a local level and lead by example in the process. But as councils throughout Ireland look to balance growth in local economies with pressing environmental targets, how will they ensure that new construction will both mitigate climate change, and meet the needs of their towns and cities?

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Circular construction is part of the answer. With little over two decades left to make a lasting impression on climate change, the recent shift towards circular design and construction has been a welcome move. The idea that resources can be kept in an in-

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Reuse of galvanized steel components was an important part of this private property. The staircase was previously used as a fire escape at a local store and the steel mesh flooring had already seen 20 years of use in a local company.

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A downloadable copy of Galvanized Steel and Sustainable Construction: Solutions for a circular Economy is available at www.galvanizing.org.uk/circular-economy