The construction industry claims a vast quantity of natural resources and is responsible for more than half of the waste generated in Germany. R-concrete contains recycled aggregates and is a resource efficient alternative to primary concrete. A central stakeholder whose preferences may...

Green public procurement of construction activities has the potential to significantly reduce a municipality's environmental footprint. Moreover, it is likely to positively affect its citizens' implementation of green building practices. However, the degree of citizens' acceptance of sustainable...

The construction industry claims a vast quantity of natural resources and is responsible for more than half of the waste generated in Germany. R-concrete contains recycled aggregates and is a resource efficient alternative to primary concrete. A central stakeholder whose preferences may...

Concrete with recycled aggregates ("R-concrete") offers a way to reduce the extraction of natural resources and to close material loops in line with political goals. However, market failures may hamper the efficient use of R-concrete in construction. Various policy instruments can be used in...

Green public procurement of construction activities has the potential to significantly reduce a municipality's environmental footprint. Moreover, it is likely to positively affect its citizens' implementation of green building practices. However, the degree of citizens' acceptance of sustainable...