Circular economy in the Latin American cement and concrete industry: a sustainable solution of design, durability, materials, and processes
Abstract
Conventional models of production in the cement and concrete industry (CCI) associate important
environmental problems; on the other hand, there are emerging technologies that could reduce them.
However, the multidimensional approach of the circular economy is required to guide sustainable
development in a lasting manner, modeling the life cycle from design to final disposal aiming to
optimize the value-environmental impact relationship; since only a circular, resilient, and proactive
industry can meet the 2030 Agenda of sustainable development (ONU) or the goal of zero emissions.
This work presents general concepts of circular economy, as well as an analysis of alternatives and
applicability in order to raise awareness among CCI actors in Latin America.
Keywords: circular economy; sustainability; cement and concrete industry; efficient design;
durability.
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