D2R - Debris to Resource

A project that brings a new approach to destruction waste management to three war-affected communities in the Kyiv region, turning debris into valuable resources.

Implement
Circular economy

We transform
waste on resources

We support
sustainable reconstruction

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Circular economy for Ukraine’s green reconstruction

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D2R – initiative that helps Ukrainian communities transform the challenges of destruction into opportunities for sustainable recovery.

The project aims to develop a systematic approach to debris management in Ukraine – focusing on safe demolition, sorting, and reuse of materials.

It promotes the principles of the circular economy, showing how waste can become a valuable resource for reconstruction and local development.

FIVE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

Project Objective

D2R is aimed at creating a practical construction and demolition waste management system in Ukraine, developing the circular economy, and ensuring the safe and sustainable reconstruction of communities.

Methodology RDMM

Develop a Replicable Debris Management Methodology (RDMM) for Ukrainian communities.

Circular business model

Create a Circular Comprehensive Business Model (CCBM) for local recovery processes.

The “Debris2Resource” approach

Implement the “Debris2Resource” approach – turning debris into valuable resources.

Community capacity building

Build municipal and institutional capacity
for safe debris management.

Рolicy
recommendations

Prepare policy and legislative recommendations aligned with EU standards.

Pilot Cities

Irpin

The first platform for testing practical solutions and models of cooperation between the community, business and local authorities.

Role: Start-up regenerative hub, testing of RDMM methodology.

Borodyanka

The next step is to scale the project, taking into account Irpen's experience.

Role: development of local solutions and recovery based on circular economy.

Partnership for Sustainable Reconstruction

Consortium Partners

The consortium brings together experts in waste management, sustainable development, finance and municipal planning to implement solutions in the field of green reconstruction in Ukraine.