A systems-focused assessment of policies for circular economy in construction demolition waste management in the Aysén region of Chile
Jeffrey P. Walters, Karina D. Véliz, Maximiliano Vargas, Carolina Busco
Abstract
This study pairs a recently developed regulatory framework for Chile with a regional case study in Aysén to highlight systems-level pinch points and synergies for the future application of a circular economy framework for construction demolition waste (CE-CDW) management. A qualitative coding process called purposive text analysis was used to extract, aggregate, and structurally analyze causal connections between factors impacting CE-CDW derived from 15 semi-structured interviews with relevant stakeholders in Aysén. Findings highlight recommendations for future CE-CDW policy and practice centering on well-structured and enforceable laws and regulations that can undergird effective stakeholder collaboration, market competitiveness, and infrastructure development.