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Public defence in Bioproduct technology, M.Sc. Bahareh Nasiri
Can demolition wood be treated as a resource once houses are demolished? And if so, what impact could that have on waste and resource use? Public defence from the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems.
Title of the thesis: Potential cascading of wood from the built environment
Thesis defender: Bahareh Nasiri
Opponent: Prof. Holger Wallbaum, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Custos: Prof. Mark Hughes, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Giving material used in houses a second Life, do you think is possible?
This research explored whether wood from demolished houses can be reused or recycled instead of thrown away and what impact that could have on waste and resource use. Construction in the EU currently produces 38% of all waste, so finding ways to reuse materials is crucial for fighting climate change and promoting a circular economy.
In the thesis, a model is developed that estimates how much demolition wood becomes available, when and where it can be used, and what effect this would have on waste and resource consumption.
The findings show that demolition wood can be a valuable resource. So, the construction and demolition sectors can make more informed choices, prioritize second-hand materials, and ultimately reduce both waste and resource consumption.
Keywords: Wood, wooden houses, cascading, reuse, recycling
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