Concrete Waste Recovery and Emissions Reductions in the Norwegian Concrete Industry

Concrete is recognised as one of the most available and durable building materials. As a result, it is widely used and in large quantities. This is in its significant contribution to our greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural resources. This master's thesis explores the sustainability of concrete by examining concrete manufacturers and their potential to improve their sustainability profile. The research question has been: how can the concrete industry improve its sustainability profile with the re-use of surplus fresh concrete and its by-products? The methods used to answer the question include life cycle assessment, empirical work, and a literature review. The concrete producer…