Integrating circular economy principles into concrete technology: Enhancing sustainability through industrial waste utilization

This study assesses the integration of circular economy principles in concrete technology to mitigate the environmental impacts of traditional concrete production and promote sustainable construction practices. Using a comprehensive literature review, the research examines the utilization of various industrial waste materials—such as fly ash, coal bottom ash, palm oil fuel ash, sugarcane bagasse ash, and ground granulated blast furnace slag—as supplementary cementitious materials. The analysis focuses on their properties, environmental benefits, and potential to enhance concrete sustainability. The findings reveal that these industrial wastes can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of concrete production…