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Construction Resources For a Circular Economy by Zero Waste Scotland | Circular Tayside
Zero Waste Scotland has published a new document that covers some excellent resources for circular construction. Relevant to all construction project stakeholders, organisations and workforces and all project types and all build phases and end of life: RIBA 0 to 7. It covers national strategy, delivery mechanisms, case studies, implementation tools, training resources and many more! Check it out here!