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ESCO models for the retrofit of existing buildings in China [Executive Summary]

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Executive Summary

GBPN conducted a study on the factors affecting the use of ESCO models for the retrofit of existing buildings in China, identifying current barriers to the development of the Chinese ESCO market, while also researching best-practice examples of ESCOs globally and investigating the feasibility of introducing those examples to China. 

Exploring environmental and economic costs and benefits of a circular economy approach to the construction and demolition sector. A literature review

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Patrizia Ghisellini, Maddalena Ripa, Sergio Ulgiati

Circular economy (CE) as a new model of economic development promotes the maximum reuse/recycling of materials, goods and components in order to decrease waste generation to the largest possible extent. It aims to innovate the entire chain of production, consumption, distribution and recovery of materials and energy according to a cradle to cradle vision.

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