SWITCH-Asia Programme
European Union

Sustainable Building and Interior Decoration Initiative

 
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SUS-Bird

Brief Description

Both the building and construction market and interior decoration and renovation activities are growing rapidly in China. However, this rapid growth has some negative environmental and health consequences. Lead, asbestos and mould included in environmentally harmful products cause severe health problem for decoration workers and the inhabitants of buildings containing such materials. Substantial material use, degeneration and inadequate disposal of (toxic) waste negatively impact the environment. With regard to sustainable buildings, the focus is often on the construction phase, while the ‘second’ building phase, the Building Interior Renovation and Decoration (BIRD) activities are often not widely considered.

 

The SWITCH-Asia project Sustainable Interior Decoration Initiative (SUS BIRD) works towards improving the living quality for building inhabitants and workplace safety for decoration workers. Project partners aim to increase the sustainability of interior decoration and renovation practices. This includes consumers choosing safe, healthy and environmentally friendly decoration products and appliances.  

 

The SUS BIRD project will establish and maintain a product information system on sustainable decoration products. It will strengthen the integration and adoption of labeling/certification programs. With handbooks and information packages it wants to ease market access. Moreover, the project partners plan to provide capacity building to product suppliers and staff of decoration/renovation companies. With awareness campaigns SUS BIRD will address consumers and policy makers. It will demonstrate good practices, research case studies and replicate recorded experiences.

Project Contact
Tan Zheng
CSC

No4, Road Zhi Chun, Haidian District

100088 Beijing
China

News

Kick-Off Meeting Held

July 15, 2010

 

The kick-off meeting of the SWITCH-Asia “Sustainable Building Interior Renovation and Decoration Initiative in China” project was successfully held on 15 July 2010, at the Xiyuan Hotel, Beijing. Officials from EU Delegation in China, CSTC, CNIS and CNCA attended the meeting and made opening remarks. The first year’s action plan was reviewed and approved in the working group meeting. In addition, representatives discussed and agreed on project implementation coordination/communication methods.

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Partner

China Standard Certification Center (CSC)
China Standard Certification Center (CSC)
CSC is committed to sustainable development by promoting energy efficient and environmentally friendly products while providing relevant Chinese stakeholders with technical assistance in the areas of energy efficiency and environmental protection.
CSC is the lead partner of the project consortium.
China Building Decoration Association (CBDA)
China Building Decoration Association (CBDA)
CBDA is the industry association for Building Interior Renovation and Decoration (BIRD) SMEs in China and will represent the SMEs and allow a realistic view of their needs. CBDA provides decoration-specific knowledge, supports the recruitment of SMEs and integrates capacity building and ongoing training.
Science and Technology Promotion Center of MoHURD (CSTC)
Science and Technology Promotion Center of MoHURD (CSTC)
CSTC acts as the knowledge centre for topics related to sustainable buildings in China. It will mainly provide technical expertise, guarantee the high quality of training, and provide SME support and policy recommendations. CSTC’s close links to the Ministry will help to make the policy dialogue and uptake more effective.
UNEP/Wuppertal Institute Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)
UNEP/Wuppertal Institute Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)
CSCP is the Think-and-Do-Tank explicitly working on SCP. It has extensive experience in SCP related research, monitoring and dissemination of SCP and capacity building, both internationally and in China. CSCP will mainly support the design and implementation of capacity building and develop the marketing campaign.
United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology Industry and Economics (UNEP-DTIE)
United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology Industry and Economics (UNEP-DTIE)
 UNEP hosts the Marrakech Process on SCP and the Sustainable Building and Construction Initiative (SBCI). It’s one of the most important international stakeholders and will provide expertise, foster policy uptake through their excellent networks and support the wider dissemination of project results.