Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets

The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets

As the human population rises beyond 8 billion and our consumption of natural resources and waste continue to grow exponentially, the implementation of a Circular Economy has become critical especially for the infrastructure sector that is responsible for half of all resources used and waste generated globally.


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Practice Note 13: The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets

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The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets
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A Circular Economy that refuses, redesigns, reduces, reuses, repairs, recycles and recovers materials provides the infrastructure sector with enormous potential to reduce our demands on raw materials, the waste generated and the impacts of climate change.

Practice Note 13 provides the very latest guidance for managers, policy makers, asset managers, engineers, procurement officers and educators on how to implement Circular Economy principles and increase the use of recycled materials in infrastructure assets. It is packed full of industry-led innovative best practice information, technical details, materials specifications, environmental and other benefits, circular economy policies and procurement guidelines from around the world.

Recycled materials examined include coal ash, asphalt, concrete, glass, metal, organics, plastics, tyres, wood and other commonly used materials. In addition, their suitability for use in over 200 assets has been assessed and is presented in a simple traffic light table for ease of use.

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The Practice Note is supported by a simple three step process to overcome common barriers, as well as user developed tools, look-up tables, case studies and extensive links to further information, industry associations and suppliers.

More than just a best practice guideline, it is an invaluable tool in assisting the practitioner become an agent for change in their organisation, determine which recycled material is right for their project and find where to procure it locally.

Research shows that practitioners who are upskilled on the latest technical information, provided with peer developed case studies, procurement strategies and professional training will have the confidence to implement new and more sustainable asset management options.

For this reason Practice Note 13 has been developed to provide a best practice guide to the use of recycled materials into infrastructure assets as a step towards a fully circular infrastructure economy.

The course comprises four key modules:

  • The Circular Economy
  • Strategies for the Circular Economy
  • Recycled materials for Assets
  • Best Practice and Policy

The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets Online Learning Program

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Earn the IPWEA Emerging Technology and Sustainability – The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets Digital Badge

The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets online course is an interactive, content and activity rich course, enabling participants to earn the IPWEA Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets Digital Badge.

In this course you will learn how the circular economy extends to infrastructure, existing and emerging policies and processes that enable the circular economy and sustainable strategies you can adopt.

Each module is rich in content, supported by case studies and additional resources. Participants will undertake an Action Learning Project that builds throughout the course resulting in a Business Case Plan for the use of recycled materials within their organisational or community context.

This course has been designed to complement Practice Note 13, developed by IPWEA, in partnership with Green Industries SA and the Waste and Recycling Industry SA (WRISA).

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and champion the circular economy as an effective solution for over-consumption, waste and pollution.
  • Apply the seven R's of the circular economy to the infrastructure sector (refuse, redesign, reduce, repair, reuse, recycle and recover).
  • Overcome barriers and follow best practice to use recycled materials within the infrastructure sector.
  • Recognise and follow recycling and circular economy policies.
  • Identify common recyclable materials and infrastructure materials, plan effective recycling strategies and explain the benefits of such strategies.
  • Know where to source further information and consult local standards (as relevant).

The Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets Online Learning Program

Duration:  3-4 hours

Outcome: Upon completion receive the Circular Economy and Use of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Assets Digital Badge – allowing you to showcase your achievement in your CV, via LinkedIn and on other social media platforms.

Cost:
Member: $250 + GST 
Non-Member: $299 + GST

CPD: 4 hours



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