At EDA, we’re celebrating World Recycling Day 2026 by reflecting on its impact on our sector and highlighting the publications and resources available on the topic.
The recycling and the circular economy have become a key priority across industries. As construction and demolition activities account for nearly one-third of all waste generated in Europe, companies and professionals in the sector have a shared responsibility to promote more sustainable practices and contribute to long-term solutions.
EDA Publications about recycling
EDA has published some publications related to recycling that are available on the EDA library:
- The Guide about Recycling Equipment for Construction and Demolition: This guide focuses on the use of appropriate equipment and machinery on construction sites to facilitate and enable the separation of materials into clean and pure material streams.
- The guide about Construction and circular economy: This publication highlights the involvement and key role of DDR activities (demolition, decontamination and recycling) within the circular economy system. It explains the ongoing transition towards circular practices, as well as the opportunities and challenges that companies must address.
- The Guide about Recyclable C&D materials – Mineral Fraction: This document explains how to recycle inert materials generated during demolition processes and describes the potential applications of the recycled materials and products obtained from them.
Visit this and more publications at the EDA library.