Alhawamdeh, M, Ferriz-Papi, J, Goicolea, E, Ros Dosdá, T and Valentine, J (2023) Review of concepts for construction and demolition waste and the circular economy. In: SCORAI-ERSCP-WUR Conference: Transforming Consumption-Production Systems Toward Just and Sustainable Futures, 5 - 8 July 2023, Wageningen University, Netherlands.
Abstract
In order for construction and demolition waste (CDW) volumes, recovery targets and associated calculation rules to be quantified more accurately, it is critical that the types of CDW are classified and that the domains of the various ways in which it is managed are specified. This forms the foundation for formulation policies aimed at managing waste, as well as the implementation of regulatory measures designed for environmental protection. Globally, numerous guidelines, policies and regulations have emphasised CDW as a result of the significant volumes generated on an annual basis. Nevertheless, ambiguity regarding the definition of CDW coupled with a lack of clarity in terms of the breadth of methods employed for managing waste creates considerable challenges for the effective management of this type of waste. Furthermore, although the concept of the circular economy (CE) in the construction sector has attracted the attention of scholars, governments, and organisations, it appears to be merely an amalgamation of disparate and unstructured ideas. While the general perception is that transitioning to a CE facilitates a reduction in the demand for natural resources, this idea remains specious and unclear. Hence, the aim of this paper is to critically understand how CDW is classified, as well as to differentiate between the various methods employed in the waste management process. Additionally, it presents a discussion on the existing thought regarding the concept of CE in the context of the construction sector. The paper’s findings can inform practical measures aimed at enhancing waste management application in addition to the ramifications for CE by offering guidance for planning, decision-making and establishing targets for reducing and recovering waste.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Note: | The conference paper can be read online at the URL above. |
| Divisions: | Bath Business School |
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| Date Deposited: | 16 Sep 2024 16:40 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2024 16:42 |
| URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/16473 |
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