Digital ecosystem for circular construction in Ukraine

POVTORNO offers an opportunity to find or sell reclaimed materials, access services for 'smart' demolition, sorting, or equipment rental, and learn about the process of recovery and reuse of building components and structures.

Project team:

Product development — Maksym Petrenko, Kateryna Lopatyuk, German Mitish
UI/UX design — Diana Kozovaya
Communications — Natalie Shvets
Copywriting — Lucy Zelenko
Project and Partnership Management — Natalia Fadeeva, Svitlana Usychenko, Roman Puchko

Partners:

GeoFluxus

Supported by:

Embassy of the Netherlands
in Ukraine

Year:

2024 - present

Platform:

povtorno.com

Project Inquiry

Did you know that most building materials and structures can be reused? In Ukraine, there are companies equipped with the necessary technology and expertise for dismantling, sorting, and recovering these valuable resources.

What if we gathered information about these services in one place, so that architects, constructors, and other stakeholders could more effectively implement circular practices for the benefit of the economy and the environment?

POVTORNO brings together reliable businesses, responsible designers, and local authorities committed to the green reconstruction of Ukraine.

About
the Project

POVTORNO is an essential tool for those who aspire to innovate in the construction sector.

Platform users can create listings for materials, services, and equipment related to dismantling, crushing, or local recycling. It also allows the publication of projects that plan to implement circular practices and are looking for the necessary resources. In turn, local authorities can post information about sites containing construction waste from demolitions.

The interactive map helps to find nearby listings and work locally, reducing the carbon footprint of construction and increasing economic viability.

Integrated educational publications raise awareness within the professional community on the restoration and reuse of building materials. These guides, compiled from practical experiences and building standards, will help professionals to work effectively and safely with reclaimed materials.

Project Impact

POVTORNO enhances the potential of existing green initiatives in the sector and fosters the creation of new ones by offering verified vendors and expanding the knowledge base on material handling.

The project is aligned with the strategic direction of Ukraine's Green Reconstruction and the harmonisation of building standards with European norms.