CIRCULAR ECONOMY BASED SOLUTIONS DEMONSTRATING THE EFFICIENT RECOVERY OF VALUABLE MATERIAL RESOURCES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
Bulletin of Romanian Chemical Engineering Society, vol.11, no.1, pp.30-37, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 11 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2024
- Journal Name: Bulletin of Romanian Chemical Engineering Society
- Page Numbers: pp.30-37
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The main objective is to develop and demonstrate novel cost-effective circular smart solutions for an upgraded recovery of secondary building raw materials along the entire circular value chain: from End-of-Life Building materials (EBM) to new building products prepared for circularity and resource-efficiency in built environment. The goal was to enhance the development and demonstration of intelligent solutions that improve the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and performance of quantifying, tracing, and managing EBM. The focus was on designing, developing, and demonstrating cost-effective building products designed for easy disassembly and resource efficiency, encompassing both materials and energy. This involved substituting significant portions (30-100 wt.%) of virgin raw materials with high-purity recycled building materials. The results obtained demonstrate the feasibility of establishing a circular economy within the built environment through the integration of waste recycling practices into construction materials. As a result, tons of idle EBM will be transformed into value-added products, reducing environmental burdens associated with construction activities.