Circular economy strategies for concrete waste: a review of sustainable management in the construction and demolition sector

Sustainable construction and demolition waste management: a systematic review of circular economy and life cycle assessment

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, A FACTOR OF TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF WASTE RECOVERY VALUE CHAINS IN KOUDOUGOU (BURKINA FASO)

The circular economy model stands in contrast to the traditional linear model, which is based in part on the systematic disposal of waste in landfill, with its associated environmental impacts. Against a backdrop of dwindling natural resources and environmental crises, the circular economy paradigm is emerging as a cat...

CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE DESIGN AND PLANNING STAGES OF THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

Most Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste management strategies, both locally and globally, still emphasise end-of-life treatment, leaving limited attention to waste prevention during the early stages of the construction project life cycle. This paper investigates circular economy (CE) strategies for C&D waste manag...

Sustainable Building in Catalonia: Recycling, Energy Efficiency and the Circular Economy in Construction

This study analyses how the construction sector in Catalonia is advancing towards a circular economy model through four dimensions: construction and demolition waste (CDW) recycling, Energy Saving Certificates (CAEs), passive building design and the RECONS environmental certification. The literature has examined these...

From rubble to resource: overcoming challenges and drivers in concrete waste recycling for a sustainable circular economy in the built environment

The construction industry often encounters significant environmental challenges, driven by rising waste management demands and its substantial contribution to carbon emissions. Concrete waste accounts for a significant share of global construction sector waste, underscoring the urgent need for effective resource recove...

Fostering Circularity in the Stone Industry: Multi-Criteria Analysis of Existing Sustainable Indicators for Decision-Making Support

The stone industry generates substantial waste along the quarrying, cutting and finishing chain, with only about 22% of the extracted material processed into final products, while roughly 64% is lost as slurry and 8% as solid waste. Compared to other industries such as wood and steel, there is a significant gap in the...