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The circular economy has been proposed as an alternative to the linear economy, replacing its linear structure with a circular one. This circular structure can reduce the economic, environmental, and social burdens of projects. These reductions are achieved through the three principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling, which the road and construction industry, as one of the largest industries in the world, can adopt. The construction industry plays a significant role in environmental degradation. Relying on limited resources and producing considerable waste, this industry requires a fundamental transformation to achieve sustainability. Applying circular economy principles in the construction industry can effectively reduce these burdens and increase efficiency. Considering these points, examining the principles of the circular economy and developing a supply chain based on its approaches are of great importance, enabling various methods to be investigated and studied in the road and construction industry. This book chapter, by exploring the concepts of the circular future, presents the ten principles of the circular economy in the construction industry and examines real-case projects implemented in this field.

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Core Concepts for a Circular Future: Modularity, Repairability, and Recyclability

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    2026年

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  • Omid Reza Baghchesaraei,
  • Pooyan Ayar,
  • Amirali Khademi,
  • Behnoosh Taherkhani,
  • Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani

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The circular economy has been proposed as an alternative to the linear economy, replacing its linear structure with a circular one. This circular structure can reduce the economic, environmental, and social burdens of projects. These reductions are achieved through the three principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling, which the road and construction industry, as one of the largest industries in the world, can adopt. The construction industry plays a significant role in environmental degradation. Relying on limited resources and producing considerable waste, this industry requires a fundamental transformation to achieve sustainability. Applying circular economy principles in the construction industry can effectively reduce these burdens and increase efficiency. Considering these points, examining the principles of the circular economy and developing a supply chain based on its approaches are of great importance, enabling various methods to be investigated and studied in the road and construction industry. This book chapter, by exploring the concepts of the circular future, presents the ten principles of the circular economy in the construction industry and examines real-case projects implemented in this field.