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Theoretical Framework for the C2C networkPeter Stouthuysen (VITO) – Dirk Le Roy (Sustenuto)

Karl Vrancken (VITO)

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Context

» Action plans» Perspective Studies

» Building» Industry» Spatial Development» Governance

» Need for a common language and common guiding principles:

» Theoretical framework for the C2CN

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Team

» Core team:» VITO: sustainable materials management and C2C

experts» Sustenuto: C2C consultant and strategic C2C partner

» Sounding board» Karel Van Acker, KULeuven, Materials Research

Centre» Douglas Mulhall, C2C Academic Chair at DRIFT,

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Objective

» To explain the common vision that governs the network and that will be expressed in the action plans

» Provide common introductory chapter for each of the perspective studies - guidance on “What could be the role of C2C in relation to:

» Building,» Spatial development,» Industry,» Governance

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Approach

» Write general introduction on C2C (Chapter 1 of the perspective study)

» Discuss at Target Area Workshops» Develop common understanding» Provide Guidance for each target area (Chapter 2.1. of

the perspective study)

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Int. Steering CommitteeInt. Steering Committee

Int. Executive BoardInt. Executive Board

External expertsExternal experts

C2CNetworkC2CNetwork European CommissionEuropean CommissionC2CNetworkC2CNetwork

Experts sounding board feedback

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Int. Steering CommitteeInt. Steering Committee

Int. Executive BoardInt. Executive Board

External expertsExternal experts

C2CNetworkC2CNetwork European CommissionEuropean CommissionC2CNetworkC2CNetwork

Experts sounding board feedback

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General theoretical framework: introduction to Cradle to Cradle

» Background» The Cradle to Cradle concept» The Cradle to Cradle principles» Cradle to Cradle applications

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General framework - background

Source: Sustenuto, KUL, Wuppertal Institut (2010). Sustainable Materials Management for Europe. From efficiency to effectiveness.

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General framework - Background

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General framework - Background

» Growing awareness something has to change:» Last decades growing welfare but well-being?» What about next decades?

» Action is needed and is also taken:

» initally defensive (cost reduction waste, compliance with law)

» collaborative (preventive approach)» active approach (product responsibility, life cycle

analysis, eco- efficiency)

Will this be enough?Will this be enough?

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General framework - Background

» Need for a goal – where do we want to go to and how we can achieve this?

» Braungart and McDonough introduce the C2C-concept

» Broader framework: eco-effectivity» Application framework: products and processes

and how to deal with materials/resources/waste

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General framework - Cradle to Cradle concept

Eco-effectivity Eco-efficiency “Doing the right things” “Doing the things right”

“maximise positive “minimise

effects” negative effects”

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General framework - principles

Act as nature» Waste equals food» Use current solar income» Celebrate diversity

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General framework - applications

» Products, processes, buildings, business models, spatial areas,… that are inspired by the Cradle to Cradle concept and its principles

» Only for products there is a validation tool:» C2C™-certificate – safe, healthy and reusable materials

» The C2Cnetwork project ambition is to understand the potential role of C2C for applications in:

» Industry» Buildings» Spatial area» And role of governance

» Not the ambition to set up a validation tool

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Target areas – Limburg principles

» C2CN based on ‘Limburg Principles’» We are native to our place » Our waste is our food » The sun is our income » Our air, soil and water are healthy » We design enjoyment for all generations » We provide enjoyable mobility for all

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Target areas – theoretical framework

» If available also other principles, guidelines are described.» Workshops will be used to make these more tangible, provide

guidance on interpretation» How do we use these principles in relation to the target areas?

What is the practical implication for the target areas?

» What are success and failure factors? How can we activate them in a different context? How to make good practices transferable to other regions?

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Expected Outcome

» Common introductory chapter for perspective studies» Guiding principles per target area

» Common vocabulary and framework to present C2C as a basis for sustainable materials management in Europe

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Contact

» VITO :» Peter Stouthuysen, Karl Vrancken» Peter.stouthuysen@vito.be; karl.vrancken@vito.be

» Sustenuto» Dirk Le Roy» Dirk.leroy@sustenuto.be