restado

Restado is an innovative impact startup that is passionately and visionarily committed to the reuse of building materials. With the goal of creating a sustainable construction industry, Restado brings surplus and deconstructed building materials back into the loop.

Restado operates a comprehensive online marketplace that connects suppliers and buyers of reusable building materials. The offering includes a wide range of materials, including doors, windows, tiles, facade elements, roof tiles, reclaimed wood products, and even recycled concrete. These building materials mainly come from two sources: deconstruction and leftover materials from construction sites[2][3].

The mission of Restado is to extend the product life cycles of building materials and to have them reused as often as possible. The company advocates for a Circular Economy in which materials circulate in use and trade, improving their environmental balance. Restado is actively committed to promoting a contemporary, resource-efficient, and sustainable construction industry[1].

Restado strives to significantly reduce resource consumption, energy costs, emissions, and waste in construction. By selling and reusing used building materials, raw materials are saved, and less new production as well as resource-intensive recycling processes are required. The company works in various working groups, is involved in research projects, and develops solutions such as Cradle2Cradle, Design for Disassembly, digitization of raw material cadastres, and ecological building material certifications. Additionally, Restado supports educational initiatives to raise awareness and appreciation for reusable building components[1][3].

Restado has founded the sister company Concular, which specializes in the digitization of building materials in existing buildings prior to their deconstruction. Concular creates digital material passports that enable architecture and planning offices to incorporate future reclaimed materials early in their projects. This approach facilitates the processes of a circular construction method and makes them more economical[3].

Restado has built an extensive network of "building material rescuers" from architecture, construction, crafts, and trade to ensure a wide range of reclaimed materials. The company places great importance on locality by connecting suppliers and buyers based on location and need, which minimizes logistics and environmental impact[2][3].

With its innovative approach and commitment to the circular economy, Restado makes a significant contribution to resource conservation, climate protection, and the transition to a sustainable construction industry.

• 1 - https://restado.de/ueber-restado/
• 2 - https://restado.de
• 3 - https://www.baustoffwissen.de/vermittlung-von-altbaustoffen-31102023
• 4 - https://www.stuttgart-startups.de/restado-baustoffe-kaufen-und-verkaufen/
• 5 - https://nachhaltig.digital/blog/947