A recent report produced by Deakin University provides a picture of the circular economy landscape in Australia, with primary focus on the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
The Circular Economy in the Australian Built Environment: The State of Play and a Research Agenda is structured in five sections:
- Overview of the architecture, engineering and construction industry in Australia in terms of its size, performance, environmental impact, and contribution to the Australian economy
- Exploration of the characteristics of a circular economy
- Description of the environment of circular economy application
- Analysis of the Australian research and development ecosystem
- Introduction of several potential research directions
The Report provides an up to date assessment of what research needs to be done and how industry might respond.
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