Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya
The article explores Circular Economy practices in the construction sector in Africa and, in particular, in Kenya, investigating how practices of reuse of construction products can lead to economic, environmental and social benefits. Although the Circular Economy is still a new topic in most Africa...
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| Language: | English |
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2025-06-01
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| Series: | Agathón |
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| Online Access: | https://shopackaging.com/agathon/article/view/476 |
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| Summary: | The article explores Circular Economy practices in the construction sector in Africa and, in particular, in Kenya, investigating how practices of reuse of construction products can lead to economic, environmental and social benefits. Although the Circular Economy is still a new topic in most African countries, some conditions can stimulate the interest of the sector: the growing investments in construction, the increase of construction and demolition waste and the significant presence of informal activities that reuse construction products reveal opportunities to develop appropriate circularity strategies. A ‘circularity for affordability’ approach is proposed as a strategic lever to fight poverty, exploring the following paradigm shifts: from linear to circular material flows; from unstructured supply chains to entrepreneurial networks; from informal settlements to affordable housing.
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Received: 17/03/2025; Revised: 27/04/2025; Accepted: 29/04/2025
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| ISSN: | 2464-9309 2532-683X |