Institute a "Material Passport" Program for Buildings
Strategic Action Overview
To create a circular economy for construction materials by documenting everything used in a building for future reuse.
Domain:
🌱 Ecology
Subdomain:
🔋 Materials and Energy
Dialectic:
✴️ Liberate
Implementation:
High
Timeline:
Medium Term (1-3yrs)
Resources:
Heavy
Strategic Pathway:
Mandate that new buildings have a digital record of all materials and components, making them future "warehouses" for construction projects.
Core Skills:
Technical Design,Project Management,Legal Advocacy
Success Indicators:
Material passports issued; increased reuse of building materials; reduced construction waste.
Failure Signals:
Non-compliance; technical issues; low adoption by builders.
Permissions:
Regulatory Approval,Technical Design,Community Consent
Toolkit:
Digital Platforms,Legal Templates,Materials Budget
Adaptation Protocol:
Provide training; improve digital tools; adjust regulations as needed.
