Material Index provides a digital platform that catalogs, manages, and facilitates the exchange of construction materials, enabling reuse rates that are ten times the industry average. By conducting BREEAM pre-demolition audits and sourcing secondary materials, the platform significantly reduces carbon emissions and waste generated by the construction industry, which accounts for 60% of the UK's waste.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
The construction industry generates a significant amount of waste, with a large percentage going directly to landfills. The embodied carbon of replacement virgin materials contributes substantially to overall emissions, while material reuse rates remain low.
Solution
Material Index offers a digital platform designed to catalog, manage, and facilitate the exchange of construction materials, promoting reuse within the industry. The platform enables building owners, contractors, and project teams to seamlessly manage and exchange materials. By focusing on material reuse, Material Index aims to reduce waste and carbon emissions associated with construction projects, turning waste into valuable assets.
Target Audience
The primary users are building owners, contractors, and project teams involved in construction and demolition projects.
Features
- Digital platform for cataloging and managing construction materials.
- Facilitates the exchange of materials between building owners, contractors, and project teams.
- Focuses on enabling material reuse to reduce waste and carbon emissions.