by Walther Ploos van Amstel
In France, national and EU-level regulations guide the recycling of construction and demolition materials to foster a circular economy and reduce environmental impact. The Anti-Waste and Circular Economy Law (AGEC Law) was a key milestone introduced in 2020. This law established Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for building materials, making producers accountable for the entire lifecycle …
The construction and maintenance of housing, offices, roads, and other infrastructure represent the third-largest resource footprint in the Netherlands (at 32 million tonnes). The sector also accounts for the highest level of raw material consumption across all sectors (at nearly 29 million tonnes). Scenarios for creating a more circular construction economy have to date included …
The largest waste types in construction projects are surplus rock, stone fractions and other construction- and demolition waste, with a large potential for reuse and recycling. In order to fulfill national and international goals of 70 % material recovery from construction and demolition projects, it is necessary to facilitate adequate management of these waste flows.