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Moving from a linear to a circular economy supports sustainable material use through recycling and other measures. However, information gaps act as a barrier to effective waste and recycling implementation. This chapter examines different information gaps and their impact on circular economy practices in the construction industry, with a focus on plastic roof membranes. This study employs the design science research methodology. To identify barriers, seven interviews and a workshop were conducted at an international roof system company headquartered in Switzerland. This chapter uses theories on information gaps to analyze barriers to recycling and the significant challenges associated with their practical implementation. It explores how different information gaps hinder collaboration between different stakeholders in the construction industry. The study identifies various information gaps in the three interrelated areas: material composition, process flows, and stakeholders. It also categorizes key stakeholders into three relevant groups: manufacturing and production, construction and demolition, and waste management and recycling. A key finding is that the existing literature lacks details on the concrete challenges and problems that stakeholders face in practice. A detailed understanding of information gaps highlights the complexity of the recycling process and encourages recycling implementation. By addressing these gaps, businesses can better align sustainability goals with practical challenges. The study bridges the gap between business challenges and sustainability goals. Closing information gaps in material composition helps identify diverse types of waste, enabling tailored disposal or recycling strategies. Improved process flows reveal inefficiencies and enable targeted improvements. Stakeholder engagement ensures collaboration, which is essential for waste management efforts. While the findings focus on the construction industry, the approach can inspire similar efforts in other industries, driving the transition to a circular economy.

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Overcoming Barriers: How Information Gaps Hinder Recycling and Circularity

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    2025年

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  • Barbara Eisenbart,
  • Josua Käser

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Moving from a linear to a circular economy supports sustainable material use through recycling and other measures. However, information gaps act as a barrier to effective waste and recycling implementation. This chapter examines different information gaps and their impact on circular economy practices in the construction industry, with a focus on plastic roof membranes. This study employs the design science research methodology. To identify barriers, seven interviews and a workshop were conducted at an international roof system company headquartered in Switzerland. This chapter uses theories on information gaps to analyze barriers to recycling and the significant challenges associated with their practical implementation. It explores how different information gaps hinder collaboration between different stakeholders in the construction industry. The study identifies various information gaps in the three interrelated areas: material composition, process flows, and stakeholders. It also categorizes key stakeholders into three relevant groups: manufacturing and production, construction and demolition, and waste management and recycling. A key finding is that the existing literature lacks details on the concrete challenges and problems that stakeholders face in practice. A detailed understanding of information gaps highlights the complexity of the recycling process and encourages recycling implementation. By addressing these gaps, businesses can better align sustainability goals with practical challenges. The study bridges the gap between business challenges and sustainability goals. Closing information gaps in material composition helps identify diverse types of waste, enabling tailored disposal or recycling strategies. Improved process flows reveal inefficiencies and enable targeted improvements. Stakeholder engagement ensures collaboration, which is essential for waste management efforts. While the findings focus on the construction industry, the approach can inspire similar efforts in other industries, driving the transition to a circular economy.