Circular Economy: multicase study about recycling plants in waste management of civil construction solid wastes

Authors

  • João Alexandre Paschoalin Filho Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove)
  • Sueli Aparecida Frasson Universidade Nove Julho (Uninove)
  • Diego de Melo Conti Universidade Nove Julho (Uninove)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2237-6453.2019.49.136-157

Keywords:

Construction Waste Recycling Plants; Construction and Demolition Wastes; Sustainability.

Abstract

With the purpose of recycling construction and demolition wastes (CDW), CDW Recycling Plants (CDWRP) reduce the impact of the sector on the environment. This paper presents a discussion about the role of CDWRP in the promotion of the Circular Economy in the management of construction waste. A multicase study  was used in seven CDWRPs located in the region of São Paulo, as well as interviews with CDWRPs managers, the President of the Brazilian Association for the Recycling of Civil Construction and Demolition Waste, as well as engineers with experience in civil works It is concluded that CDWRPs have potential in the promotion of the Circular Economy, however, they present limitations; the lack of quality programs for recycled aggregates, the use of inefficient screening methods, low labor qualification, lack of clarification to the market, and lack of laws that encourage the use of waste in construction.

Author Biographies

João Alexandre Paschoalin Filho, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove)

Doutor em Engenharia Agrícola pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp). Professor do Programa de mestrado em Gestão Ambiental e Sustentabilidade da Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove).

Sueli Aparecida Frasson, Universidade Nove Julho (Uninove)

Graduada em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove)

Diego de Melo Conti, Universidade Nove Julho (Uninove)

Doutor em Administração pela Pontifície Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP). Professor do Programa de Mestrado em Cidades Inteligentes e Sustentáveis da Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove).

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Published

2019-10-17

How to Cite

Paschoalin Filho, J. A., Frasson, S. A., & Conti, D. de M. (2019). Circular Economy: multicase study about recycling plants in waste management of civil construction solid wastes. Desenvolvimento Em Questão, 17(49), 136–157. https://doi.org/10.21527/2237-6453.2019.49.136-157

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 49 (2019): out./dez

Section

Artigos

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