Barriers to Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Australia: A Comparative Analysis for Advancing Circular Economy Practices
The Australian construction industry generated approximately 29.2 million metric tonnes (Mt) of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) in 2022–2023, of which about 23.7 Mt (81.2%) was recovered, primarily through recycling (80.6%). Recovery concentrated on concrete, bricks, and rubble from large constructions, while...