Saturday, 16 November 2024 02:25 
♻️ Practical Cases of Reconstruction and Recycling Potential in Ukraine
During the Recovery Construction Forum 3.0, a panel discussion took place with participation from Ukrainian city mayors, representatives from municipal and scientific organizations, and recycling experts.
🌐 The concluding discussion panel, moderated by Olena Koltyk, Head of Ukraine Support Team (UST) coalition, co-founder of ReThink, focused on unique reconstruction cases implemented by communities and the potential of recycling in Ukraine's reconstruction efforts.
💬 "We all understand that the world is changing. While the war continues in Ukraine, new technologies and environmental opportunities are emerging worldwide. And in Europe, where the construction industry uses recycled materials in 50% or more of its projects, it's very important for us to bring these technologies to Ukraine," emphasized Olena Koltyk.
She briefly outlined the current situation in Ukraine, highlighting the enormous amount of construction waste generated by the destruction of buildings, stressing that this is not only a problem but also an opportunity to develop a new sector, especially given the shortage of materials.
The panelists discussed these and related topics, particularly focusing on recycling, its implementation in construction, and the role of recycling in the rebuilding process.
🔍Oleksandr Hrynchak, Head Odesa District State (Military) Administration, shared unique opportunities for successful project implementation, detailing the region's specific features and accumulated experience.
Among the region's key advantages, he highlighted its strategic access to the Black Sea, which opens up broad prospects for logistics and international trade, a well-developed railway network that ensures efficient transportation infrastructure, and its advantageous location near EU countries, promoting foreign economic activities.
He also listed the issues that require collaboration with partners, such as addressing housing needs, and presented a number of ongoing projects. These include the construction of a recycling plant, the creation of rehabilitation centers, an industrial park, the launch of building materials production, and many others.
Mr. Hrynchak appealed to the business community to get involved in these initiatives, stressing the region’s openness to investment and its readiness for productive cooperation.
♻️Dmytro Cheichuk, Deputy Mayor of Bucha, spoke about the first reconstruction projects implemented in Bucha. He paid special attention to the city’s future development plans, including improvements in healthcare and education systems, as well as strengthening energy security.
Mr. Cheichuk also shared the unique experience of using debris from the destruction to restore the city’s infrastructure, which became one of the practical solutions under difficult conditions.
Additionally, participants had the opportunity to learn about the progress of the Bucha Techno Garden industrial park construction, as well as the expected outcomes of its implementation – a large-scale project that will become a new center for economic development .
He discussed the challenges faced during the restoration projects and what could have been changed or improved. Dmytro Cheichuk shared valuable experiences with communities that are just starting their restoration with the use of recycling, offering practical recommendations and pointing out opportunities to optimize the processes.
🏫Tetiana Stoliarenko, Advisor to the Mayor of Kharkiv, introduced to the participants the first underground school in Ukraine, ensuring safe access to education for children: “This is a fast, innovative solution, adapted to the reality we find ourselves in.”
The innovative underground school was designed in accordance with modern standards for protective structures. Primarily, it is a radiation protection shelter equipped with the latest technology, where the educational process is organized.
Tetiana Stoliarenko shared how the underground school was created, detailing the stages of its construction and the financing mechanisms used. The school is fully equipped with all necessary components: classrooms, a cafeteria, recreational zones, and offers innovative teaching methods, efficient use of space, energy, and resources.
Tetiana Stoliarenko also informed that the construction of three more similar schools is currently underway, which will enable the education of more children.
🏭 Vitalii Shevchenko, Director of the Municipal Enterprise "Operational Linear Road Management", presented the experience of building a recycling plant in Mykolaiv. He provided information on the plant's various sections, the types of materials processed, and their subsequent use.
The recycling process involves several key stages. Initially, debris is collected from the destruction sites. At the sorting facility, the materials are first separated, weighed, and crushed. The final stage is processing at the plant, which allows materials to be reused or, if necessary, ecologically disposed of.
Vitalii Shevchenko also shared methods for calculating waste volumes and the role of foreign partners in creating the plant.
“We must not only sort it, but break it down into the smallest fractions. In addition to asbestos, we are also trying to identify other dangerous compounds in the lab,” noted Vitalii Shevchenko.
He shared plans for the further use of recycled materials and mentioned that active efforts are underway to find partners to expand the plant's capabilities and attract investment for the continued development of the project.
♻️ The experience of recycling and utilizing construction waste was shared by Christian John Engelsen, Chief Scientist at SINTEF. In particular, he described where the results of recycling can be used.
These include recycled aggregates in ready-mix concrete, concrete products, road construction, and cement paste, which serves as a binding agent in cement-based products or is used in clinker production (as a carrier of Ca and Si).
He also focused on some serious issues related to recycling demolition waste. Among them is the presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos, contaminated materials, and unexploded ordnance. Waste is often heavily mixed, which complicates its sorting and recycling. Additionally, large structural elements may be damaged, adding challenges in processing and transportation.
Christian John Engelsen presented large-scale projects already implemented around the world and explained how the experience from each of them could be applied in Ukraine.
At the end, participants had the opportunity to ask the speakers questions, receive thorough answers, and engage in discussions.
🤝Thank you everyone who contributed to Recovery Construction Forum 3.0: government representatives, international partners and organizations, business representatives, and everyone involved in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
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