Greater Avignon: launching a study to structure a circular economy strategy for the construction sector

What if Greater Avignon became a pilot territory for construction material reuse?

On 27 January in Vedène, Neo-Eco and its partners officially launched a strategic study aimed at structuring a circular economy for the construction sector across the territory — and, above all, making it operational.

The initiative was presented during the 3rd conference “Circular Economy: What progress for our territory?”, organised by the Grand Avignon. It marks the starting point of a collective effort to co-develop, with local stakeholders, a circular strategy for the construction sector supported by an operational reuse platform.

The study is being carried out by a consortium bringing together Neo-Eco (lead partner – Sahar Belfqueh), REUSAGE (Safa Ben Kheder) and CAPRIONIS (Mathieu Mutel).

Structuring reuse in local construction projects

The ambition is clear: move from discourse to the concrete structuring of reuse value chains.

The project is organised around two main phases.

Phase 1 – Flow analysis and stakeholder support

• Mapping material deposits and needs linked to upcoming projects (urban development, construction, renovation and deconstruction)

• Supporting project owners through contractual frameworks and dedicated training on material reuse

Phase 2 – Feasibility study for a construction materials hub

• Conducting a techno-economic study for the creation of a territorial construction materials hub dedicated to reuse

Beyond the study itself, the goal is to secure the supply of reclaimed materials, structure local value chains and integrate reuse from the earliest stages of project design.

Flow engineering serving the territory

Within this framework, Neo-Eco contributes its expertise in material flow engineering and circular value chain structuring, helping transform intentions into operational models that are both technically robust and economically viable.

The aim is to create the right conditions for the long-term deployment of material reuse in urban development and construction projects across the territory.

Strong mobilisation of local stakeholders

The conference brought together nearly 150 local stakeholders: project owners, design teams, construction companies, waste management operators, public authorities and eco-organisations — a strong sign of the growing interest in circular approaches within the sector.

In the afternoon, the project’s kick-off meeting confirmed this collective momentum, with the participation of several key actors from the territory, including the City of Avignon, Grand Avignon, Région Sud, Citadis, AURAV, EGIS and SPL Grand Avignon Aménagement.

Neo-Eco would like to thank Frédérique Campenella and the teams at Grand Avignon for their trust.

When territories choose to anticipate material flows, structure their resource streams and organise reuse, it stops being an experiment — and becomes a true transition strategy for the construction sector.