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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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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| spelling | doaj-art-75a4cbd851394a1bbee743ee8e06c0df2025-08-20T02:38:23ZengLetteraVentidue SrlAgathón2464-93092532-683X2025-06-011710.69143/2464-9309/17182025Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in KenyaCinzia Maria Luisa Talamo0Christian Jonathan1Nazly Atta2Giancarlo Paganin3Politecnico di Milano (Italy)Politecnico di Milano (Italy)Politecnico di Milano (Italy)Politecnico di Milano (Italy) 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. Article info Received: 17/03/2025; Revised: 27/04/2025; Accepted: 29/04/2025 https://shopackaging.com/agathon/article/view/476circular economyconstruction sectorconstruction and demolition wastedeveloping countriessustainable development |
| spellingShingle | Cinzia Maria Luisa Talamo Christian Jonathan Nazly Atta Giancarlo Paganin Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya Agathón circular economy construction sector construction and demolition waste developing countries sustainable development |
| title | Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya |
| title_full | Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya |
| title_fullStr | Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya |
| title_short | Circular economy in developing countries – Sustainable construction practices in Kenya |
| title_sort | circular economy in developing countries sustainable construction practices in kenya |
| topic | circular economy construction sector construction and demolition waste developing countries sustainable development |
| url | https://shopackaging.com/agathon/article/view/476 |
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