Management of Household-Generated Construction and Demolition Waste: Circularity Principles and the Attitude of Latvian Residents

Inese Mavlutova (), Dzintra Atstaja (), Sandra Gusta and Janis Hermanis
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Inese Mavlutova: Department of Economics and Finance, BA School of Business and Finance, LV-1013 Riga, Latvia
Dzintra Atstaja: Legal Department, Faculty of Law, Riga Stradins University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
Sandra Gusta: Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3001 Jelgava, Latvia
Janis Hermanis: Department of Economics and Finance, BA School of Business and Finance, LV-1013 Riga, Latvia

Energies, 2023, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-18

Abstract: This study aims to investigate to what extent the construction and demolition waste generated by households is managed by the principles of circularity and to identify the main influencing factors in the behavior of households regarding the circularity-based management of construction waste in Latvia. The current research presents principles of circularity of household-generated waste based on a systematic literature review, and the data obtained from a survey were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. This study clarifies the circular economy rationale for construction and demolition waste (CDW) management in Latvia and proposes further development to promote the achievement of sustainable development goals and increased energy efficiency. The results reveal that the observance of circular economy principles in construction and demolition waste management among Latvian households does not correspond to good circular economy practices due to attitudes toward environmental issues, expenses, and logistics; thus, compliance with these principles and legislation as well as closer cooperation between municipalities and households can promote significant economic benefits.

Keywords: construction and demolition waste; waste management; households; circularity; energy; awareness; expenses (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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