‘Circular’ use of London’s construction waste could cut 3.5% of UK’s emissions in a decade, says Mace

By Daniel Gayne2023-10-26T10:19:00

Report calls for city to become circularity capital of the world

Adopting circular economy principles in London’s construction market could save 11 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in a decade, according to research by Mace.

Construction and demolition activities generated 1.54 million tonnes of waste in the square mile alone over ten years, the consultant claimed, with just 10% recycled within the industry.

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