The canton of the Jura strengthens the circular economy in the construction sector

The Jurassic State now has a directive aimed at generalizing the use of recycled mineral materials. Similarly, sustainable materials in state properties of the state or benefiting from cantonal funding. Furthermore, This directive requires compulsory integration on the one hand significant part of recycled materials in construction. However, renovation projects carried out or subsidized by the State from 1^is July 2025. However, It concretizes the commitments of the canton in terms of preservation of natural resources. Meanwhile, reduction of site waste and the fight against climate change.

Entitled “Directive for the use of recycled mineral materials. Moreover. Consequently. Meanwhile. Therefore. Furthermore, alternative materials on clean or subsidized construction sites”, this new regulations, drawn up in consultation with competent cantonal services and professional environments, fixes minimum rates compulsory canton jura strengthens circular economy new for the canton jura strengthens circular economy new use of canton jura strengthens circular economy new recycled concrete, canton jura strengthens circular economy new recycled bituminous asphalt and recycled serious. However. Moreover. It also encourages the canton jura strengthens circular economy use of lasting alternative materials such as bio -based. geosourced or re -use materials. Meanwhile, It thus promotes the use of short circuits as well as technologies with low carbon footprint.

When the construction of public procurement is enhanced. the sustainability criterion will now be strengthened. must have a minimum weighting of 30% in the assessment of offers. ensuring that the most virtuous projects from an environmental point of view are not relegated to the preponderant price criterion. This approach is a continuation of the provisions of the Intercantonal Agreement on Public Procurement (AIMP). the Federal Environmental Protection Act (LPE), recently revised, as well as the Federal Acts on Climate canton jura strengthens circular economy new Protection Objectives (LCI). It is also in line canton jura strengthens circular economy new with the climate charter of the Government Conference. canton jura strengthens circular economy new. of Switzerland in the North West. the canton canton jura strengthens circular economy new of which is signatory.

This directive flows mainly from the objectives of the cantonal climate plan. constitutes canton jura strengthens circular economy a strong measure in favor of a transition to a circular economy. sober in resources and respectful of the climate. It also allows you to aim for a zero-net objective for 2050.

From the project planning phase. engineering and architectural offices will have to assess the technical feasibility of an use of recycled materials. The directive is also based on annual monitoring of the availability of recycled materials in the region. All the information on this subject is made available on the site of the Office of the canton jura strengthens circular economy new Environment. under the theme “Waste – Site waste”.

Note that. for the sites already initiated. canton jura strengthens circular economy new it is expected that a reflection is carried out in order to assess. the canton jura strengthens circular economy. new possibility of adapting the project to meet. even partially. to the requirements of the canton jura strengthens circular economy new directive without calling into question the foundations of. the project. A transitional situation for current projects is therefore accepted. On the canton jura strengthens circular economy other hand. any new construction project in the study phase must fully respect the said directive from the planning phase.

The Environment Department encourages the municipalities. private players to apply this directive voluntarily, even in the absence of cantonal subsidy. It also salutes the active contribution of professional associations consulted. namely: Ajubic, SIA JURA – Bernese Jura, Aija and SSE Jura.

The content of this new canton jura strengthens circular economy new directive. its application will be presented during an event aimed in particular at the municipalities. which will take place on canton jura strengthens circular economy new August 20 in Delémont, at the Cejef artisanal division. Entitled “Forum of the Jura Environment” to stay in an already canton jura strengthens circular economy new known format. this event will also be an opportunity to present the climate plan to the municipalities. to talk about canton jura strengthens circular economy new the circular economy in the Jura communes.