3 European brands that reuse waste materials

3 European brands that reuse waste materials

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Since its foundation in 2015, the Danish construction company A: Gain has redirected more than 2.1 million kilograms of construction waste from landfills into powerful construction products for B2B customers. Specialized in upcycling industrial by -products, demolition waste and waste according to the consumer, A: Gain offers facades, floors, acoustic panels and partitions that can be used in various environments. These products are designed in such a way that they seamlessly replace conventional materials and offer a sustainable alternative without affecting performance.

“Our approach is to identify suitable waste flows, including by -products, offcuts and production waste, and to convert them into functional and durable building materials in scale,” explains the company. “This contributes to reducing environmental deterioration in reducing the demand for virgin materials and all the associated refiner, transport and manufacturing processes as well as avoiding the processing of waste at the end of life.” In addition to the research and persecution of waste current research and persecution of A: Gain, different tests carry out fire resistance, soundproofing and structural strength.

A appearance of a bamboo, such as light material from waste with several equidisting windows and doors.
Bronsø Thermo wooden facade cladding

In addition to product development, A: Gain emphasizes transparency and quality assurance and offers guarantees and comprehensive documentation for its materials. By integrating advanced digital infrastructure and design tools, the company ensures that its circular products meet the strict requirements of professional construction projects.

The commitment of the company for sustainability is evident in its product offers, which were used in over 100 projects in Denmark and internationally. A: Gain recently contributed to the award-winning TRU building in Aarhus, which provided a number of circular products that significantly reduced the project's CO2 footprint, including thrown away wind turbine leaves, recycled facade panels, brick, wood and recovered double glaze.

In 2024, A: profit secured EUR 4 million in seed financing in order to accelerate its mission to decarbonize the construction sector. This investment underlines the growing demand for sustainable construction solutions and confirms an innovative approach from Gain's innovative reuse.

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