Policies as Drivers for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector in the Nordics

Sustainability

Anke Oberender¹  Thilde Fruergaard Astrup¹  Eirik Rudi Waerner²  Carl Jensen³  Pernilla Johansson³  Malin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen⁴  Margareta Wahlström⁴ 

[1] Danish Technological Institute, 2630 Taastrup, Denmark;Multiconsult, 0213 Oslo, Norway;RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, 50115 Borås, Sweden;VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., 02044 Espoo, Finland;

关键词: construction sector;    circular economy;    policies;    recycling;    reuse;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su13169350

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A circular economy (CE) represents the key alternative to the linear ‘take-make-consume-dispose’ economic model, that still predominates in the construction sector. This study investigates how policies support CE-focused businesses in the construction sector in the Nordics. A literature review, the creation of a database, a review of Nordic actors with a CE focus, and targeted interviews with actors across the value chain of the construction sector in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden enabled us to benchmark the CE policy landscape and assess how CE policies at different levels support CE business models in the construction sector. The results show that the construction sector is well represented in the CE policy frameworks and that many business opportunities are created when national and local policies are put into practice. The implementation of policies is mainly done via three key concepts, i.e., planning, requirements for sustainable constructions, and requirements for public procurement. It can be concluded that policies are drivers for the implementation of a CE and support CE business models in the Nordics.

【 授权许可】

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