Bioeconomy and ecodesign

Bioeconomy and ecodesign

On 7th December 2023 the Kemijski inštitut – National Institute of Chemistry organised an event at Center Rog in Ljubljana entitled: Bioeconomy and ecodesign, linked to TeBiCE Territorial Biorefineries project.   The event offered interesting lectures and...
MATERIALS PASSPORTS

MATERIALS PASSPORTS

A material passport is a digital document listing all the materials that are included in a product or construction during its life cycle in order to facilitate strategizing circularity decisions in supply chain management. Passports generally consists of a set of data...
CONCRETE IS A STRATEGIC MATERIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

CONCRETE IS A STRATEGIC MATERIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

Due to its mechanical properties, concrete is not an easily replaceable material in construction. It is resistant to water and extreme weather conditions, non-combustible and durable. It is also widely available. The natural resources needed to produce it are...
CIRCULAR BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CIRCULAR BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The built environment has a significant impact on a multitude of sectors, on local jobs and on the quality of life. The construction sector accounts for 50% of materials extracted in Europe and is responsible for more than 35% of Europe’s waste. To put it...