| Title |
Exploring the environmental assessment of circular economy in the construction industry: A scoping review |
| ID_Doc |
5243 |
| Authors |
Muñoz, S; Hosseini, MR; Crawford, RH |
| Title |
Exploring the environmental assessment of circular economy in the construction industry: A scoping review |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.spc.2023.09.022 |
| Abstract |
The literature on the evaluation of environmental performance within the circular economy (CE) domain is notably extensive, encompassing a considerable body of work spanning guidelines, case studies and software tools. Nonetheless, a comprehensive overview that encompasses the entirety of the knowledge landscape in this area remains notably absent. To address this scholarly gap, the present study undertakes a scoping review. Departing from previous inquiries which have predominantly focused on scholarly literature, the study amalgamates diverse knowledge sources. Through a meticulously orchestrated search and analysis process that integrates insights from academic databases and other knowledge reservoirs in the Australian context, a compendium of 249 indicators is delineated. As one of the pioneering endeavours of this nature, this study functions as a contemporary reference, catering to researchers, policy makers and practitioners, while providing multifaceted perspectives on assessing environmental ramifications within CE research. In theoretical terms, this investigation makes an in-depth contribution to the CE field by introducing a methodical and all-encompassing framework, interlinking life cycle phases and system boundaries for environmental evaluation within the CE paradigm. The findings furnish a reliable catalogue of 12 pivotal themes that merit prioritisation in the evaluation of environmental impacts tied to CE strategies. On a practical level, the study yields valuable instruments for researchers, practitioners and policy makers, equipping them with the means to gauge the efficacy of their CE endeavours, thereby facilitating data-driven decision-making processes. |
| Author Keywords |
Materials flow analysis; Life cycle assessment; Indicators; 10R framework; Environmental assessment; Greenhouse gas emissions |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001099175000001 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Studies |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.09.022
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