Circular Economy (CE) in Construction Waste Management: A Review

Dat Tien Doan¹, Tilomai Patu^1,2, Nicola Naismith¹, Ali Ghaffarianhoseini¹, Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini¹

1. Auckland University of Technology
2. Samoa Land Transport Authority

Published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), edited by Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, Farzad Rahimian and Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer Nature, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 591, 2025, pages 443 to 452. DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_43.

Abstract

Sustainability is a critical issue that requires urgent attention, and the circular economy (CE) is a promising concept for creating a more sustainable future. Understanding the factors influencing the adoption and implementation of CE is essential. This research aims to conduct an analysis of the literature on CE and sustainability with the aim of developing an all-inclusive comprehension of the concept and its potential advantages. The research examines the factors facilitating or impeding the CE implementation. By examining the role of technology in facilitating CE strategies, the research offers insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with technology adoption for CE. The impact of CE strategies on different stakeholders, including businesses, consumers, and the environment, providing a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of CE strategies and their implications for different stakeholders is also assessed. Finally, gaps in knowledge will be identified, and further research in the area of CE will be recommended. The outcomes of this research will be valuable to businesses, policymakers, and researchers in the field of sustainability, CE, and environmental management. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge on CE and sustainability, providing recommendations for creating a more sustainable economy and environment.

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Session

Presented in Track K, Saturday 9 November 2024, 11:00 to 13:00, room WG 1001, Auckland University of Technology. Session chair Dr Zahra Jalali.

How to Cite

Doan, D. T., Patu, T., Naismith, N., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., & Ghaffarianhoseini, A. (2025). Circular Economy (CE) in Construction Waste Management: A Review. In A. GhaffarianHoseini, A. GhaffarianHoseini, F. Rahimian, & M. B. Purushothaman (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 591, pp. 443–452). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_43

About the Conference

Presented at SASBE 2024, the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, held in Auckland from 7 to 9 November 2024 and chaired by Professors Ali and Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, founders of GDI Academy. The version of record is published by Springer Nature; this page is the conference archive record kept by GDI Academy.