Building the Circular Future: Materials and Design

This forum will feature a dedicated session on the TRUE Zero Waste certification, providing practical insights into achieving ambitious waste reduction goals through the framework. Our expert panel will delve into real-world applications of circularity, exploring innovative strategies for materials lifecycle planning, adaptive reuse, and sustainable sourcing. Attendees will also learn about the unique circularity story of 619 Ponce Market, a Jamestown Mass timber project, and understand why this project is a prime example of sustainable construction and material sourcing, making it a valuable site for a potential future tour. 

Georgia’s diverse industries, from manufacturing to construction, offer unique opportunities for circular economy implementation. By focusing on adaptive reuse, sustainable material sourcing, and zero-waste strategies, we can drive economic growth while minimizing environmental impact. This forum will highlight local successes and provide actionable steps for businesses and communities to embrace circularity. Join USGBC Georgia to hear from local leaders and experts on best practices to bring your next project into the circular economy.  

USGBC’s Building Transformation Forums convene industry leaders, practitioners, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action.

• Hear from experts on our panel for innovative strategies for materials lifecycle planning, adaptive reuse and sustainable sourcing.  
• This session will also focus on the unique circularity story of 619 Ponce Market, a Jamestown Mass timber project and how the materials of the project were sourced and constructed.