Abstract
Implementation challenges and the lack of regionally focused interventions are some critiques of circular economy models in the literature. This study examines barriers to adoption of circularity in construction projects through a case study set in the regional town of Alice Springs, Australia, using data from in-depth interviews of various stakeholders (clients, contractors, recyclers etc.). Examining construction waste through a socio-technical transition lens highlighted the impact of clients’ decision-making, high transport costs and prevalence of small businesses on circularity in regional towns. These findings demonstrate the need for developing context-based solutions for incentivising uptake of circular economy initiatives.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 34-55 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Urban Research and Practice |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2026 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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From skip bin to savings: Clients, architects and builders working to waste less
Mathur, D. (Participant)
Impact: Economic impacts, Environmental impacts, Social impacts
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