The research includes a detailed description of 'smart dismantling,' sorting, disposal, reuse, and recycling. Current legislative documents, challenges, and the needs of communities were also analyzed.
Key research findings
- Smart demolition practices and material reuse (bricks, concrete, metal) are gaining traction in Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts. - 65.1% of architects use second-hand materials.
- Ukraine is gradually integrating circular construction principles into its regulatory framework - Adopting the 2022 Framework Law on Waste Management.
- There is a growing awareness of circular practices among practitioners, although market demand and regulation have yet to catch up fully. - 79% of architects recognize circular economy concepts, and 38% initiate material reuse.
- The circular economy creates local jobs in demolition, material recovery, and recycling, driving economic growth and strengthening local capacity for circular practices. - Demolition companies in Kyiv process 40,000 m2 per month.
