Transnational CDW Valorisation for Secondary Raw Materials: Technological, Economic and Social Perspectives
International Conference ReShaping the Built Environment through Sustainability and Circularity, ReSBE 2026, Thessaloniki, Yunanistan, 20 - 23 Ekim 2026, cilt.905 LNCE, ss.383-391, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Cilt numarası: 905 LNCE
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-032-34930-9_45
- Basıldığı Şehir: Thessaloniki
- Basıldığı Ülke: Yunanistan
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.383-391
- Anahtar Kelimeler: CDW Valorisation, Circular Construction, Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW), Digitalisation in Construction, Secondary Raw Materials
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) represents a key barrier and opportunity in advancing circularity within the built environment, as countries intensify efforts to reduce waste and recover resources more effectively. Its valorisation increasingly relies on the combined influence of technological capabilities, economic feasibility and social acceptance. This study brings together national data from eight countries: Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Türkiye to explore how economic, technological and social perceptions shape the potential of CDW in circular construction. The analysis examines the main economic opportunities and challenges in CDW recycling, including national market gaps and the availability of certified CDW-based products. It also highlights the growing role of digital tools, such as material-tracking systems, which support more reliable and transparent reuse pathways. From a social perspective, public perceptions and user preferences regarding recycled materials are analysed, along with stakeholder roles across the CDW value chain and the social implications of waste management. The study shows that an integrated approach that combines economic incentives, digital technologies, and stakeholder and community participation can effectively transform CDW into a valuable secondary raw material. It aims to guide policymakers, local governments, and industry professionals in creating diverse, practical initiatives from a comprehensive perspective, while also helping establish a strategic waste management framework.