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Circular Economy in Construction Sector—a Guideline for Policy Makers from Global Perspective

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  • Hammadhu HaitherAli

    (Vellore Institute of Technology)

  • G Anjali

    (Vellore Institute of Technology)

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Construction and demolition waste (CDW) comprises the major portion of solid waste and it is becoming a global concern due to rapid urbanisation. Construction and demolition waste management (CDWM) and circular economy (CE) are interconnected as both focus on waste prevention and resource conservation. However, without having an efficient CDWM system, CE establishment is not possible. Policies are the leverage for any national or local level action. Although there are policies and regulations on CDW, inadequate enforcement and challenges faced during implementation have made the policies dormant or unsuccessful. Hence, there is a dire need to understand various aspects and challenges involved in CDWM to develop effective polices. This study explains political, market, environmental, economic, social, local, and technical aspects of CDWM and how different regions are striving to implement CE. Best practices, pioneers in CE, major challenges faced during CE establishment, and how policies could be used to overcome the issues are discussed. A continuous improvement framework to establish CE in construction sector and a robust action plan to implement the framework at the regional level have been proposed in this study. This study will guide policy maker to develop policies that are inclusive, flexible, and dynamic to enable gradual circular transition. Graphical Abstract

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  • Hammadhu HaitherAli & G Anjali, 2024. "Circular Economy in Construction Sector—a Guideline for Policy Makers from Global Perspective," Circular Economy and Sustainability, Springer, vol. 4(2), pages 1285-1313, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:circec:v:4:y:2024:i:2:d:10.1007_s43615-023-00321-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s43615-023-00321-x
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