Informing a strategy for circular economy housing in Australia

Addressing climate change, economic stability, and social cohesion are major policy challenges. They are also concerns that are shaped by Australia’s housing system and urbanized way of life.

The circular economy (CE) concept calls for closed-loop material flows involving low-emission, recyclable and durable assembly while also meeting sustainable development objectives of social and intergenerational equity, local economic opportunities, and resource efficiency (Geissdoerfer, Savaget et al. 2017; Kirchherr, Piscicelli et al. 2018).

In dialogue with the public and in partnership with businesses and communities, Australian governments can promote effective strategies towards a circular approach and processes.

This Inquiry examines what can be done to facilitate CE housing.

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