Fulgurant fun at futurebuild + news, topical and other chat

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In this episode of Reclamation Time a trio consisting of Becky, Brian and Thornton have a frivolous rambling topical newsy chat at the futureBuild exhbition held in Excel London. Here are links to elucidate some of those about which we spoke, in order of mention. * SPREC [https://sprec.fr] - le Syndicat Professionnel du Réemploi dans la Construction - the new French reclamation trade association which was launched last week * The final FCRBE [https://vb.nweurope.eu/projects/project-search/fcrbe-facilitating-the-circulation-of-reclaimed-building-elements-in-northwestern-europe/the-final-activity-report/the-final-activity-report/] - a five year EU project - Facilitating the Circulation of Reclaimed Building Elements - Salvo, of which Becky and Thornton are directors, was the major UK partner, and to which Brian Musphy contributed,. The report is available in French and English - 'Welcome to the Reuse Office!' * The SALVO POCKET GUIDE [https://futureuse.co.uk/the-salvo-pocket-guide/]https://futureuse.co.uk/the-salvo-pocket-guide/ - the new edition, currently in preparation, will feature the Salvo Restorers listings * HiiGuru [https://hiiguru.com] * Washbox [https://www.washboxglobal.com] * Graphenstone [https://www.graphenstone.co.uk] - today (19 March 2024) the UK website of this Spanish product states that it contains graphene - 'whose fibres provide the coatings and paints of Graphenstone with innovative qualities: thermal conductivity, greater toughness, flexibility, strength and uniformity. This nanotechnology compound acts as a structural support mesh at the molecular level' (shouldn’t this be ‘atomic’?) 'which translates into greater durability and, therefore, lower maintenance and more significant savings.' * ASBP [https://asbp.org.uk] - Alliance for Sustainable Building Products * REMO [https://remo.org.uk] is the new trading name for CCORRN – Cambridgeshire Community Reuse and Recycling Network and the REMO Charitable Trust. Remo paints * Rolling Stones 1966 - Paint it black [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flSmiIne-4k] Mck, Brian Jones on sitar, and those crazy chicks * Potted History of timber treatment from 1600BCE to the present day [https://www.salvoweb.com/salvonews/36675-history-of-timber-treatment-from-1600bce-to-the-present-day] An edited version of Reclamation Time Live held on Twitter X on Tuesday 12 March 24 and partly recorded at the futurebuild exhibition in London on 7 March with Thornton, Becky and Brian at the futurebuild exhibition in London. The next Reclamation Time Live will be broadcast at 16:00 (GMT/UCT) on Tuesday 9 April 2024. Reclamation Time is broadcast live on Twitter X Spaces at 4pm on the second Tuesday of every month. Listen on a smartphone. Each recorded episode is edited and released as the Reclamation Time podcast on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Amazon and other platforms. Thanks to this month’s advertisers Bath Decorative Antiques Fair [http://www.bathdecorativeantiquesfair.co.uk] on from 14-16 March at the Bath Pavilion, and the Midcentury Modern Show [https://www.modernshows.com] at London's Dulwich College on Sun 24 March from 10am-4pm. Views expressed are the speaker’s own. Reclamation Time aims to be entertaining and thought-provoking but not a substitute for professional advice. Salvo welcomes comments, suggestions and corrections. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reclamation-time--5819114/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reclamation-time--5819114/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Government policies to increase reclamation and reuse of reclaimed building material

This month on X Thornton Kay was joined by Brad Guy and Brian Murphy in a discussion about policies which might increase the amount of building material reclaimed and reused. The discussion which lasted over 2 hours was then edited to around 40 minutes before being uoploaded here. Some useful links about encouraging (a few do not) reclamation stockholding and the reuse of reclaimed building material in EU, USA and UK. Europe - https://www.eco-platform.org/eco-portal-access-point-to-digital-product-data.html - Jane Andersen https://www.eco-platform.org/epd-facts-figures.html - https://www.eco-platform.org/files/download/statements/ECO_2023.12.06_Letter_ECO%20Platform%20Indicators.pdf - https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/green-public-procurement-eu.pdf public authorities European Union How does EU encourage public salvage, procurement, and reuse of reclaimed building material? Mainly circular economy. Here are the main strategies and measures: Green Public Procurement (GPP) and Circular Economy Action Plan - Green Public Procurement (GPP): The EU promotes GPP as a tool to drive the market for sustainable products and services, including reclaimed building materials. GPP criteria are designed to encourage the use of recycled and reclaimed materials in public construction projects. - Circular Economy Action Plan: This plan includes measures to enhance the circularity of the construction sector by promoting the reuse and recycling of building materials. It aims to integrate circular economy principles into public procurement processes. - Waste Framework Directive: This directive prioritises the management of construction and demolition waste, setting targets for recycling and reuse. It encourages Member States to implement measures that promote the use of reclaimed materials in construction projects. - Public Procurement Directives: These directives provide a legal framework for public procurement in the EU, allowing contracting authorities to include environmental criteria in their procurement processes. This can include requirements for the use of reclaimed building materials. - National Action Plans (NAPs) - EU Member States have developed NAPs that incorporate circular economy principles. These plans often include specific targets and measures to promote the use of reclaimed materials in public construction projects. - Funding and Incentives - Programs such as Horizon Europe and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) provide funding for projects that promote the circular economy, including the reuse of building materials. - Incentives for Reuse and Recycling - The EU incentives include tax incentives, grants, and subsidies for projects that use reclaimed materials. - Technical Standards and Guidelines - Technical Standards for Recycled(?) Materials - The EU is working on developing and harmonising technical standards for recycled and reclaimed materials to ensure their quality and safety. This helps to build trust and acceptance among public procurement authorities. - Guidelines and Toolkits - The EU provides guidelines and toolkits to help public authorities implement circular procurement practices. These resources offer practical advice on how to include reclaimed materials in procurement specifications. - Monitoring and Reporting - Circular Economy Monitoring Framework - The EU has established a monitoring framework to track progress towards a circular economy. This includes indicators related to the use of reclaimed materials in construction projects. - Reporting Requirements: Public authorities may be required to report on their use of reclaimed materials in construction projects, helping to ensure compliance with circular economy goals. - Examples of Implementation - Helsinki Dock Regeneration Project: This project involved recycling demolition materials into new build projects, demonstrating the practical application of circular economy principles in public procurement. - Dutch Green and EU LIFE REBus Pilot Projects - These projects in Holland shown public procurement can drive demand for circular solutions including reuse use of reclaimed materials. The EU encourages the reuse of reclaimed building materials in public procurement through a combination of legislative measures, funding programs, technical standards, and practical guidelines. By integrating circular economy principles into public procurement processes, the EU aims to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainable construction practices. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2017/602065/IPOL_STU%282017%29602065_EN.pdf https://worldgbc.org/article/eu-roadmap-series-part-3/ https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/markets-commonly-recycled-materials-struggle https://build-up.ec.europa.eu/en/resources-and-tools/articles/circular-construction-and-materials-sustainable-building-sector https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/many-eu-member-states https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/circular-economy-action-plan_en https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/sites/default/files/2024-04/Reuse%20Toolkit%20-%20Procurement%20Strategies.pdf https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/project-result-content/72b93579-f3e8-4450-9b82-20d721efb3e8/CaseStudies_Final__1_.pdf United Kingdom Mentioned by Thornton and Brian in the podcast - demolition and landfill tax Estimated landfill taxes collected 2024 for different construction wastes in the UK: Inert Construction Waste Landfill Tax - estimate £185.69 million Putrescible (Non-inert) Construction Waste Landfill Tax - estimate £205.95 million Figures based on the following assumptions and data: - Total construction waste generated: 66.2 million tonnes - Inert waste comprises approximately 85% of construction waste - Putrescible waste comprises approximately 15% of construction waste - Landfill tax rates for 2024: £103.70 per tonne for standard rate (putrescible waste) and £3.30 per tonne for lower rate (inert waste) - Assumption that 20% of putrescible waste ends up in landfill due to waste management practices, recycling, and recovery processes It's important to note that these are estimates and the actual figures may vary based on factors such as changes in waste management practices, recycling rates, and the accuracy of waste classification. The high proportion of tax from putrescible waste, despite its lower volume, reflects the significantly higher tax rate applied to this type of waste to discourage its disposal in landfills. Links FCRBE Reuse toolkit: Procurement strategies [https://futureuse.co.uk/resources/reuse-toolkit-procurement-strategies/]/ https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/our-news/construction/construction-waste-guide/ [https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/our-news/construction/construction-waste-guide/] https://www.biffa.co.uk/biffa-insights/construction-waste-recycling [https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/our-news/construction/construction-waste-guide/] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landfill-tax-rates-for-2024-to-2025/increases-to-landfill-tax-rates-from-1-april-2024 [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landfill-tax-rates-for-2024-to-2025/increases-to-landfill-tax-rates-from-1-april-2024] https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-waste-data/uk-statistics-on-waste https://abavus.co.uk/blog/changes-in-construction-waste-management/ https://mineralproducts.org/News/2024/release09.aspx [https://mineralproducts.org/News/2024/release09.aspx] Landfill tax for Hazardous construction waste in the UK - Key Data Points 1. Total UK Waste in 2018: 222.2 million tonnes 2. Percentage of Waste from Construction, Demolition, and Excavation (CDE): 62% 3. Estimated CDE Waste: 137.76 million tonnes 4. Percentage of Hazardous CDE Waste: 5% (conservative estimate) 5. Estimated Hazardous CDE Waste: 6.89 million tonnes 6. Landfill Tax Rate for Hazardous Waste (2024): £103.70 per tonne - Calculation of Landfill Tax for Hazardous CDE Waste The estimated landfill tax collected for hazardous construction, demolition, and excavation (CDE) waste in the UK is approximately £714.31 million annually, based on the conservative estimate that 5% of CDE waste is hazardous and the landfill tax rate of £103.70 per tonne for Hazardous waste. Additional Considerations - Separate Statistics: Hazardous waste statistics are often collected separately due to their specific handling and disposal requirements. The Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) mandate that Hazardous waste must be collected and disposed of separately to minimise environmental and health risks. - Tax Bands: Hazardous waste is subject to the standard landfill tax rate, which is significantly higher than the lower rate applied to inert waste. This higher rate reflects the greater environmental impact and disposal challenges associated with Hazardous materials. These calculations provide a rough estimate based on available data and assumptions. For precise figures, it would be necessary to consult detailed reports from environmental agencies or government bodies that track waste management and landfill tax revenues. Links https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-landfill-tax/landfill-tax-rates-from-1-april-2013 https://sunskips.co.uk/news/landfill-tax-uk/ https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/~/media/shared/documen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reclamation-time--5819114/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reclamation-time--5819114/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

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