About Us
The Scale of the Problem
11% of global emissions stem from the extraction, processing and disposal of virgin materials for construction, inflicting irreversible harm on the Earth’s natural environment.
In the UK, 64% of waste also originates from the construction sector, a consequence of the linear material economy.
A shift to a circular economy mindset is estimated to prevent 75% of these emissions. However, despite this potential, only approximately 6% of construction materials in the UK are currently reused.
Collaboration is Key
The circular economy in the construction industry will not be able to flourish without collaboration. A significant mindset shift is required. Education, policy change, entrepreneurship and flexibility within construction are paramount.
When we all band together it is possible to build an extraordinary network that allows buildings to be created from existing materials.
The Team
Saskia Manson // Founder & CEO
Saskia is a Sustainability Consultant who specialises in the circular economy and the effective implementation of material reuse strategies. Drawing from a robust foundation as a Structural Engineer, she has gained invaluable experience working with some of the industry's leading design consultancies. Saskia is also a Fellow of the pioneering year of the beVisioneers fellowship, a global initiative for environmentally focused entrepreneurs, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.