NonHazCity3
2023-2025
The project NonHazCity 3 aims at reducing hazardous substances in construction to safeguard the aquatic environment, protect human health and achieve more sustainable buildings.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT
There are hazardous substances in many construction materials, thus informed decisions are needed when buildings are constructed and renovated – attention must be paid to hazardous substances when selecting materials and in the design, construction, renovation and possible demolition of the building. However, as knowledge in this field is limited, then it is important to guide different stakeholders to make the right decisions and choices.
Accordingly,
NonHazCity3 deals with hazardous chemicals in buildings, construction sites and construction materials and reducing their exposure.
In NonHazCity 3 project we will develop solutions at three levels:
- strategic solutions for management procedures of construction
and buildings (recommendations, policy instruments, standards); - practical/technical solutions for construction (technical guidance, fact sheet);
- communication & education solutions (knowledge campaigns, training material).
NonHazCity – a healthier city” is conducting pilot projects in seven municipalities along the Baltic Sea to test and implement various solutions.
NonHazCity 3 (NHC3) is an extension project of NonHazCity (NHC1) and NonHazCity 2 (NHC2).
The project is carried out in collaboration with: Riga City Council (lead partner), City of Tallinn, City of Stockholm, City of Västeras, City of Helsinki, Holbaek municipality, BEF Estonia, BEF Germany, BEF Latvia, BEF Lithuania, Auraplan Architects, NOMAD architects, ECAT – Environmental Center for Administration and Technology, Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS), Kaunas University of Technology, POMInnO Ltd., Building Products Assessment (BVB Service AB), Ecodesign Competence Centre, World Future Council and German Environment Agency.
NONHAZCITY3 IN A NUTSHELL
What is the main goal of the Project?
The project´s main objective is to help municipalities, entrepreneurs and individuals construct and renovate buildings with tox-free materials in order to protect health and the environment.
How the programme is implemented?
The project will develop 4 solutions and pilot them, elaborate usable protocols to get these chemicals out of our homes and workplaces, and out of the (aquatic) environment, including the Baltic Sea.
By developing and communicating successful pilots throughout the BSR, both knowledge and inspiration will be provided for a Toxfree/Chemical Smart future in the Baltic Sea Region.
What is the expected impact?
There is a need to make more informed decisions about the chemicals in buildings and building materials from design, construction, occupancy, renovation and eventual demolition. Today, many aspects of sustainable buildings are considered in isolation.
NHC3 will contribute to a more holistic perspective which we hope will be better for our health and the health of the environment, as well as being economically attractive.
AWARENESS RAISING CAMPAIGN
Together with the other partners involved in the NonHazCity3 project we are running a campaign in the Baltic Sea region to raise public awareness about ways to address chemicals safety issues in buildings, construction, and households!
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE
NONHAZCITY
BUILDING AWARD
The
NonHazCity Building Award is the first policy prize recognizing best policies in construction in the Baltic Sea Region at national, regional or local level.
It aims is to highlight policies protecting people and the environment from hazardous chemicals in buildings, integrating circularity, toxic-free & climate neutrality.
The aim of the award is to inspire citizens, decision- makers and business and to showcase innovative solutions. The World Future Council co-ordinates and bestows the award!
For more information:
CCB Secretariat: secretariat (at) ccb.se
Contact person: Heli Nõmmsalu, heli.nommsalu@bef.ee
Official website: http://www.nonhazcity.eu/
"NonHazCity3" is funded by Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme.
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