Regulations Set a deadline in the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) for Member States to publish building circularity roadmaps by the start of 2027, detailing the introduction of national circularity measures and how the sector moves towards a functioning circular ecosystem. Require the development of effective dismantling, collection and sorting infrastructures for construction waste in the WFD. Introduce a progressive landfill ban in the WFD on non-hazardous construction and demolition waste and by-products. Information Launch public awareness campaigns on the value of sufficiency measures including optimising resource and space use. Develop key standards and protocols for circularity, including additional end-of-waste criteria, to validate the safety and efficacy of secondary materials. Provide detailed guidance for the buildings sector on implementing circular construction methods in public and private procurement, prioritising resources and support for the Level(s) framework in particular. Secure a standardised system of product passports building on Construction Products Regulation (CPR) requirements, containing information on product lifespans, potential new-use scenarios, localisation and availability . Incentives Invest in creating new value chains and infrastructure for reused buildings and materials. Use EU subsidies and tax rebates as financial tools to encourage businesses to support the transition to a circular economy. Add material reduction thresholds in line with the Level(s) framework to the circularity criteria in the EU Taxonomy. Clarify definitions of primary and secondary materials and prioritise re-used materials over recycled ones based on a robust performance assessment in the EU Taxonomy.
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