Policy and practice: understanding the built environment’s transition to a circular economy in the UK and Canada

Transition to a circular economy (CE) can lower emissions from the built environment by reducing material consumption and waste generation. Because of this, CE policies and adoption of CE practices are increasingly being seen across the globe. This project assesses the current state of transition to a CE in the Canadian and UK built environments, and considers how this is influenced by policy. In addition to a comprehensive review of existing policy instruments, construction sector stakeholders from each country will be consulted to measure current engagement with different CE strategies. From this, the relative state of CE transition in each context, as well as how this interrelates with policy, may be compared. Ultimately, the project will enable the formation of recommendations to enhance the adoption of CE in the Canadian and UK built environments.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Gorgolewski

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Partner:

The University of Sheffield

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

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