Life Cycle Assessment,; Construction Sector; Circular Economy; Recycling; Eco-design; Alternative materials; Deconstruction; Local value chains; Reverse mineral industry; Sustainable development; Material optimization; Waste valorization; Environmental impact
Abstract :
[en] The growing global demand for mineral resources is intensifying extraction and causing environmental harm. In response, Wallonia's construction sector is turning toward sustainable solutions through the REMIND program (Reverse Mineral Industry in Wallonia). The project focuses on selecting and reusing local mineral waste from deconstruction to create high-performance construction materials with lower environmental impacts. Supported by research institutes, industries will use Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and material science to guide eco-design and optimize materials such as insulating foams, aggregates, and binders. This approach aims to foster circular economy practices, reduce resource and energy use, and open up new economic opportunities in the region.
Disciplines :
Engineering, computing & technology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Riiashi, Nadine ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Chemical engineering
Bollen, Pierre; UCL - Catholic University of Louvain > Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering (iMMC) > Senior Researcher
Pardoen Thomas; UCL - Catholic University of Louvain > Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering (iMMC) > Professor
Neiyrick Stéphane; Centre Terre et Pierre asbl > General Director
Léonard, Angélique ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Chemical Engineering > PEPs - Products, Environment, and Processes
Language :
English
Title :
Mineral waste recycling for construction in Wallonia using LCA as an eco-design tool
