Challenge 3 – Systemic Enablers for MCM Circularity

Challenge 3 aims to create a framework for proposing changes to the practices of businesses throughout the whole value chain and system including designers and investors, to remove barriers and create market support for adoption of new materials/technologies/systems, as well as changes in policy and regulation that will support these new business practices.

Focus Area 3A – New business models/enablers for circular MCMs

Focus Area 3B – Eco design characterisation of MCMs in infrastructure

Focus Area 3C – Describing and operationalising the value ecosystem for MCMs

Focus Area 3D – Accounting framework to enable capital investment into circular economy projects

Focus Area 3E – Standards, policy & regulation for increased MCM circularity

Focus Area 3F - Assessing waste biomass availability for cement co-processing

This Challenge is led by Professor Mohamed Osmani, Professor of Sustainable Design and Construction, School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering at Loughborough University.