Circular Economy

History of SBEnrc – Summary of Achievements

The achievements outlined in these history of publications reflect the collective effort, expertise and commitment of the Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) Australia...

1.11.4 Benchmarking and Scaling-up Australia’s Circular Economy Practices

The built environment is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, yet it is also a major contributor to material consumption, waste generation, and carbon emissions. Building...

1.10.4 Bringing Consistency and Enhancing Circular Economy Practices in the Built Environment

The project will make a significant contribution by establishing a consistent circular economy framework for the built environment. This clarity will enable businesses and industries...

2.10.5 Procuring Buildings and Infrastructure: Unlocking the value of ESG

The building and infrastructure sectors are under significant scrutiny from regulators, investors, and the public to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. This...

2.96 Achieving Decarbonisation by Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Procurement

This project aims to drive reductions of embodied carbon in the Australian built environment by leveraging organisations’ purchasing power and enhancing their procurement processes and...

1.95 Using Recycled and Recyclable Products: Influencing Stakeholders through Circular Economy Practices

This project will identify strategies to enhance the economic and environmental performance of projects using products with recycled and recyclable content; explore how Australian construction...

1.85 Enhancing the Use of Products with Recycled Contents in the Australian Construction Industry

The project will make a significant contribution to the construction industry by enhancing the use of products with recycled content. This will ensure increased business...

1.75 Creation and Stimulation of End Markets for Construction and Demolition Waste

This project seeks to develop a national understanding of the operation and capacity of existing end markets for C&D waste in Australian jurisdictions. A gap...

[PSG Page] 1.11.4 Benchmarking and Scaling-up Australia’s Circular Economy Practices

The built environment is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, yet it is also a major contributor to material consumption, waste generation, and carbon emissions. Building...