Circularity
By 2030, the government requires that circular building materials be used to a large extent in their projects. And for 2050, the goal is for the Netherlands to have a circular economy without waste, in which everything runs on reusable raw materials. These are some interesting insights from the Bouwkennis annual report 2020-2021. Within the construction supply chain, we as the data technology sector are lagging behind when it comes to attention to circularity and reducing waste.
Circular solutions
For example, we seek collaboration with suppliers, other installers, and manufacturers to put the theme of circularity high on the agenda within our industry as well. Together, we look at possibilities such as adapting and subsequently reusing existing server and patch cabinets and the reuse of existing switching material and even cabling from old buildings. Rethinking is the motto here, especially when it comes to the reuse of cables. Because of course, we realize that old cables probably do not meet the correct requirements for today’s high-speed data traffic, but they may still be used for other applications. In doing so, it must of course be examined whether they meet the correct safety requirements.
Developing together
In many cases, there are not yet ready-made, circular solutions within the sector. But as HTC International, we are convinced that we can develop these together. Sharing knowledge is therefore our starting point. We would therefore like to get in touch with anyone who has ideas in this area. Or questions, of course, because we have questions ourselves. And that we will reach answers faster together is beyond any doubt for us.
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Awarded silver!
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