Construction waste recycling in the circular economy model

Abstract

The disposal of construction waste, the amount of which is constantly growing due to hostilities in Ukraine and outdated housing stock that has lost its consumer properties is an acute problem. The study proposes adopting the circular economy and the principles of improving the security and environmental situation in Ukraine to restore the country’s potential. The article analyzes the main stages and processes of construction waste disposal, taking into account their fractional recycling and reuse in the reconstruction of settlements, which is based on the rational use of resources and innovations and will reduce the cost of restoring destroyed settlement areas. Efficient construction is possible only if environmental and economic indicators are improved, the level of safety and manufacturability are improved. A methodology for assessing the effectiveness of future construction has been developed and recommendations for its improvement have been given.

Management of Household-Generated Construction and Demolition Waste: Circularity Principles and the Attitude of Latvian Residents

“…Recent studies emphasize the development of circularity and its importance in sustainability, which has a positive effect on increasing the efficiency of building materials and energy use and reducing the impact of emissions [1,2]. Reasonable construction and demolition waste management and the use of environmentally friendly materials as well as the introduction of circularity principles, with special emphasis on digital solutions, have a clear positive effect on the reduction in primary resource consumption [3][4][5][6].…”