Salman Shooshtarian, PhD – Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia
Peter SP Wong – Professor and Associate Dean, Construction Management, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia
Tayyab Maqsood – Professor and Associate Dean, Project Management, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia

Series: Waste and Waste Management;
BISAC: TEC010020; BUS070040; BUS072000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/URCG0650

Poor resource efficiency in the built environment sector has long been recognised as a significant barrier to achieving sustainable development goals. Each year, vast quantities of waste materials are landfilled globally, resulting in substantial environmental, social, and economic repercussions. In recent years, the circular economy has gained prominence as a transformative approach to enhancing waste management in this sector, receiving heightened attention from both governments and industry stakeholders. This concept advocates for prolonged and more frequent material cycles, thereby reducing waste generation and improving resource efficiency.

The integration of products with recycled content (PwRC) in construction projects plays a pivotal role in advancing these objectives. This book explores effective strategies designed to empower key stakeholders in the built environment sector to champion the adoption of PwRC. These strategies are examined through the three interconnected domains of education, enforcement, and encouragement, offering a comprehensive framework for fostering circular economy practices.

The eight chapters of this book delve into various aspects of policy, practice, and education related to circular economy implementation in the built environment. It presents findings from a series of case study analyses within the Australian context, the development of a targeted training package, a review of circular economy indicators, and an overview of the most impactful policies that facilitate the optimal use of PwRC in construction.