Why Recycling is Important in Modern Construction

As environmental challenges and the need for sustainable development increase, the concept of recycling is gaining increasing importance in the construction industry. One of the leading players in this area is Good Folks , a logistics company that has helped several large projects around Sweden work more sustainably since 2017.

What is Recycling?

Reuse means taking building materials from demolition or renovation projects and using them again, instead of throwing them away as waste. Examples include reusing glass panels, wood, bricks, windows, cable ladders, kitchen modules and more.

Good Folks reports that:

• 75% of building materials can theoretically be reused
• 50% consists of construction materials that often require careful control
• There are technical and administrative challenges around liability, inspection and legal requirements

The Benefits of Reuse: More Than Just Cost Savings

Recycling contributes positively to several aspects:

• 🌱 Environment : Reduced construction waste and lower carbon emissions
• 💰 Economy : Reduced material costs and project expenses
• 🔄 Efficiency : Faster access to materials via the Good Folks' network

Good Folks also applies a profit sharing model:

If the material is sold after 3 months of storage, the customer receives 80% of the profit, while 20% goes to Good Folks.

Good Folks Solutions and Services

To simplify recycling work, Good Folks offers comprehensive solutions:

• Inventory & documentation
• Packaging & intermediate storage
• Transportation & distribution
• Sales via network or online auction
• CO2 reporting

The company also operates its own recycling warehouses ( recycling hubs ) to store and sort materials for new projects.

Case studies

Some prominent projects where recycling has been applied:

• Capman – Radisson Hotel , Frösundavik
• Nobis - Torns Hotel , Stockholm
• Fabege – Sustainability House , the first project where HDF floors were reused