#23 Resources instead of Waste – Wicona keeps aluminum in the cycle

Can circular economy truly change the construction industry? And what does it mean if materials are reused without loss of quality? The construction industry is one of the biggest CO₂ emitters and produces enormous amounts of waste. But if true circular economy is implemented consistently, it can change that. Wicona, a manufacturer of façade systems, windows, and doors made of aluminium, shows how it’s done: Urban Mining, material take-back, and aluminium recycling are central components of this sustainable strategy.

In this episode, I speak with Jana Wilfert and Philipp Müller from Wicona about the transformation of the construction industry and the path to closed-loop material cycles. We examine why urban mining and true circular economy go beyond classical recycling and how Wicona keeps aluminium facades and windows permanently in the cycle. But how can architectural professionals, construction managers, and real estate developers take action themselves and implement circular? Integrate circular economy into their projects? You’ll find out in this episode.

Experts in this episode: Jana Wilfert – Circularity Manager at WICONA Philipp Müller – Sustainability Specialist at WICONA

Further Links: WICONA website Sustainability at WICONA Recycling Aluminium Hydro CIRCAL

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