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Paper category : Proceedings
Book title : V International Conference Progress of Recycling in the Built Environment
Edited by: Ines Döring, Yury Villagrán Zaccardi, Anette Müller
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-238-1
Publication year: 2023
Pages : 1-262
Language : English

Abstract: Recycling materials has a long tradition in human history. In the Palaeolithic, for example, the reuse of discarded stone artefacts was likely a common strategy for obtaining raw materials. Later, “scrap metal” became an important material source for remanufacturing. Recycling also played a role in the Dark Ages, with the collection and recycling of materials such as scrap metal, rags, clothing, paper, bones, and ashes being widespread. Technological progress and the initially seemingly limitless transportation
possibilities reduce the demand for recycling with the advancements in the industrial era. However, it has become relevant again due to signs of a shortage of resources such as primary construction raw materials such as sand, gypsum, and natural rocks. Simultaneously, avoiding the landfill of valuable secondary resources is a must nowadays, as a strong push towards the circular economy.
There is still significant progress to be made in building materials research to achieve balanced solutions in terms of performance and circularity of building materials. This conference aimed at address these issues by enhancing our understanding of secondary resources as challenging raw materials and by exploring their impacts when used in advanced product developments and processing technologies. Innovative approaches such as energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions through new recycling solutions are part of these new developments.
The V.PRE Conference is part of a series started in 2009 by the RILEM Committee TC-217 “Progress of Recycling in the Built Environment.” The 2023 edition was particularly significant, marking a long-awaited gathering after the hiatus forced by the COVID-19 crisis that forced the suspension of many such international events, with the PRE series being no exception. THE V.PRE edition brought a re-newed enthusiasm among participants and organizers alike. The highly appreciated face-to-face interactions fostered collaboration and innovation in the field, making this edition all the more momentous.
Throughout the conference, there were debates and discussions on recent developments in the characterization, processing, and application of secondary construction materials to enhance their production, build confidence in their use, and consequently boost their demand. This was done also with the goal of increasing stakeholder participation and raising awareness about the importance of recycling construction and demolition waste as a key resource.
These Proceedings detail the high-level scientific sessions that addressed pressing issues in recycling in the built environment. They intend to serve as a valuable resource for improving resource efficiency in the construction sector, offering insights into material reuse and recycling, low carbon products, and preservation of natural resources.
This 2023 edition was hosted by the Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research – IAB gGmbH and fundamentally supported by several esteemed organizations. These are RILEM: International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures, LNEC: Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (Portugal), VITO: The Flemish Institute for Technological Research (Bel gium), USP: University of São Paulo (Brazil), and the European Demolition Association. We deeply appreciate their contributions, which were essential for the event to achieve its objectives.
The V.PRE featured contributions on • New and enhanced processing techniques for CDW; • Innovative solutions for products based on CDW; • Performance and durability of products with/from recycled material; • Contributions of CDW recycling against the shortage of raw materials; • Contributions of recycling against CO2 emission; • Quality and confidence, and • Case studies. These diverse topics fostered comprehensive discussions among participants. We thank all contributors to V.PRE for their valuable participation.
The debate was notably enhanced by insights from Keynote Speakers: Prof. Takafumi Noguchi, Dr. Maciej Zajac, Prof. Luc Courard, and Prof. Anette Müller. Their varied backgrounds provided a rich perspective on the theme of the event, offering the audience fresh perspectives. Special thanks also go to the Honorary Chairs of this Event: Prof. Enric Vázquez, a pioneer in the research and application of construction and demolition waste, and Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Palzer, who facilitated structural support from IAB.
We believe these Proceedings are a valuable resource for those interested in secondary resources in the built environment, including the recycling of construction and demolition waste.

Online publication : 2023
Publication type : full_text
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