THE EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR EXPANDED USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION(Materials and Construction)

Abstract

Aichi Prefecture has operated "Evaluation System for Recycled Materials in Aichi Prefecture (Ai Cle)" from FY2002. This is a new evaluation system aimed to expand the use of recycled materials in public construction. Ai-Cle adopted Evaluation Standard of Recycled Materials, "Ai-Cle" Material Qualification System and Aichi prefecture's "Ai-Cle" materials Priority Use Policy. These correspond to the material procurement of public construction. As a result, recycled materials are much utilized in public construction which needs a mount of construction supply. The number of authorized material is reached to 1,000 and is further increasing.