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1. Refuse: Prevent raw materials' use
2. Reduce: Decrease raw materials' use
3. Redesign: Reshape product with a view to circularity principles
4. Reuse: Use product again (as second hand)
5. Repair: Maintain and repair product
6. Refurbish: Revive product
7. Remanufacture: Make new from second-hand product
8. Re-purpose: Reuse product but with other function
9. Recycle: Salvage material streams with highest possible value
10. Recover: Incinerate waste with energy recovery.
'At Mirvac we've been looking more into reuse and repurpose of our materials as well as investing in new methodology in our construction processes.'
Two workshops were held as part of the event with experts from across government, industry, construction and sustainability sectors as well as social enterprises.
The first focussed on the urgency and opportunities of adopting the principles of the Circular Economy, particularly in the building sector. The workshop highlighted the need for cooperation in the supply chain and whole of industry collaboration.
The second event focused on building operations and the roles of tenants, landlords and suppliers in the circular economy.
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