Construction waste reduction: squaring the circle

The transition towards a circular economy is a global challenge. Due to the rising consumption and extreme pressure on resources, society faces a growing scarcity of essential resources and a great burden on the environment.

When looking at the environmental impact of the construction sector, it is noted that it is responsible for more than 37% of the EU’s total waste generation (Eurostat, 2021), making it one of the biggest waste streams in Europe.