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Policies as Drivers for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector in the Nordics

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  • Malin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen

    (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., 02044 Espoo, Finland)

  • Margareta Wahlström

    (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., 02044 Espoo, Finland)

  • Thilde Fruergaard Astrup

    (Danish Technological Institute, 2630 Taastrup, Denmark)

  • Carl Jensen

    (RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, 50115 Borås, Sweden)

  • Anke Oberender

    (Danish Technological Institute, 2630 Taastrup, Denmark)

  • Pernilla Johansson

    (RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, 50115 Borås, Sweden)

  • Eirik Rudi Waerner

    (Multiconsult, 0213 Oslo, Norway)

Abstract

A circular economy (CE) represents the key alternative to the linear ‘take-make-consume-dispose’ economic model, that still predominates in the construction sector. This study investigates how policies support CE-focused businesses in the construction sector in the Nordics. A literature review, the creation of a database, a review of Nordic actors with a CE focus, and targeted interviews with actors across the value chain of the construction sector in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden enabled us to benchmark the CE policy landscape and assess how CE policies at different levels support CE business models in the construction sector. The results show that the construction sector is well represented in the CE policy frameworks and that many business opportunities are created when national and local policies are put into practice. The implementation of policies is mainly done via three key concepts, i.e., planning, requirements for sustainable constructions, and requirements for public procurement. It can be concluded that policies are drivers for the implementation of a CE and support CE business models in the Nordics.

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  • Malin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen & Margareta Wahlström & Thilde Fruergaard Astrup & Carl Jensen & Anke Oberender & Pernilla Johansson & Eirik Rudi Waerner, 2021. "Policies as Drivers for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector in the Nordics," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(16), pages 1-18, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:16:p:9350-:d:618148
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    1. Roope Husgafvel & Daishi Sakaguchi, 2021. "Circular Economy Development in the Construction Sector in Japan," World, MDPI, vol. 3(1), pages 1-26, December.
    2. Shadeedha Mohamed Saradara & Malik Mansoor Ali Khalfan & Abdul Rauf & Rubina Qureshi, 2023. "On The Path towards Sustainable Construction—The Case of the United Arab Emirates: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-26, October.

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