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Developing a Circular Building Materials System and Fostering Innovation from Construction, Demolition and Renovation (CRD) Waste: An Ontario-focused Systemic Policy Analysis and Blueprint for Change

Lopoukhine, Raphael (2024) Developing a Circular Building Materials System and Fostering Innovation from Construction, Demolition and Renovation (CRD) Waste: An Ontario-focused Systemic Policy Analysis and Blueprint for Change. [MRP]

Item Type: MRP
Creators: Lopoukhine, Raphael
Abstract:

The built environment in Ontario contains a diverse array of structures, spaces, and infrastructure systems designed to support and enhance the lives of its residents. But structures also create waste. Lots of waste. This paper is about that.
This research examines why we have so much waste and explores what can be done about it. It investigates a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities for innovative, underused, or cross-sectoral Ontario provincial policy options that can foster the circular use of waste and grow the circular built environment.
It combines a literature review of global and local practices, semi-structured interviews with stakeholders across various sectors, and a systemic analysis of provincial waste management policies. Additionally, it leverages information from a participatory design workshop with government officials and industry professionals that utilized generative design and foresight tools to develop innovative policy solutions.
Finally, this paper aims to be solution-oriented and innovative but grounded in today's policy conversation. It aims to support policy-makers and decision-makers by offering a series of policy interventions to transform Ontario's waste management and development practices towards a more circular system.

Date: 8 May 2024
Divisions: Graduate Studies > Strategic Foresight and Innovation
Date Deposited: 08 May 2024 19:23
Last Modified: 08 May 2024 19:23
URI: https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/4455

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