Connecting 'Green' from the City: Horizontal Recycling of Interior Materials Realized in Office Construction
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Tokyu Land Corporation and DIGGLE Inc. successfully implemented 'horizontal recycling' in office fit-outs by utilizing recycled interior materials at Ebisu Business Tower, reducing CO2 emissions by 4.7 tons and promoting forest conservation.
AI Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'horizontal recycling' of interior building materials?
- A: It is the process of recycling waste building materials from office renovations, converting them into interior building materials of equivalent quality (such as gypsum board) for reuse in other offices.
- Q: How much CO2 was reduced through this initiative?
- A: The reduction in raw material mining and manufacturing processes resulted in a CO2 emission reduction of approximately 4,697 kg (4.7 tons) for this project.
- Q: What is 'team green'?
- A: It is a collaborative partnership between Tokyu Realty and tenant companies that support environmental conservation efforts, aiming to solve environmental issues and create value.