Urban Mining is revolutionizing the way we think about waste and resources. This innovative approach involves extracting valuable materials from existing buildings and infrastructure, turning cities into repositories of reusable resources. Back in 2019, the Brussels Capital Region adopted ambitious circular economy policies, making demolition in the region not allowed unless there is a good Urban Mining plan for it. Two impressive towers in Brussels showcase the potential of the approach: the ZIN project and the Multi tower.
The ZIN project, developed by Befimmo, is one of the largest Urban Mining projects in Europe, spanning over 110,000 m². The Multi tower,developed by Immobel and Whitewood, is a 44,000 m², 18-floor project that stands out as a model of modern urban development and the first CO2 neutral office building in the city. Drees & Sommer, a global consulting company renowned for its innovative solutions in the real estate, industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors, and its subsidiary EPEA,an international innovation partner for environmentally friendly products, processes,buildings and urban districts, have provided Cradle to Cradle consulting and supported the implementation of circular economy principles in these projects.
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