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Speaking at the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2024, Colin Chee of Never Too Small explored how innovative design can transform construction and demolition waste into something beautiful and functional. Never Too Small\u2019s documentary, Wonderful Waste<\/em>, spotlights trailblazers in the real estate industry who are redefining sustainability by repurposing discarded materials for new uses in homes and buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the founder of a platform dedicated to small footprint living, Chee emphasizes how smart design can address urban challenges while fostering sustainability. He shared how society\u2019s wasteful tendencies\u2014driven by convenience and a throwaway culture\u2014contribute to staggering levels of global waste. Construction alone produces millions of tons of debris daily, including concrete, timber, and glass that are often discarded despite their potential for reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking at the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2024, Colin Chee of Never Too Small explored how innovative design can transform construction and demolition waste into something beautiful and functional.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In Wonderful Waste<\/em>, designers and inventors find value in materials others have forgotten, reimagining plastics, furniture, and construction waste into sustainable building solutions. Their work enriches communities, creates economic opportunities, and paves the way for a future where beauty and sustainability go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to explore the topic and see innovative designs that will inspire your approach to sustainability.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to attend ARES 2024? Register here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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