Estimating the Circularity Performance of an Emerging Industrial Symbiosis Network: The Case of Recycled Plastic Fibers in Reinforced Concrete

In recent times, the construction industry has been handling circular economy strategies in order to face most important challenges sector, namely lack of raw materials and environmental impacts derived from all processes linked entire supply chain. The industrial symbiosis approach represents an effective strategy improve circularity industry. This study analyses performance emerging network production a cement mortar reinforced with recycled synthetic fibers coming artificial turf carpets. From collection carpets at end-of-life stage it is possible recover several materials, leading potential unusual interactions between industries belonging different sectors. A suitable indicator, retrieved literature, Industrial Symbiosis Indicator (ISI), used estimate level associated increasing recirculation inside network. Four scenarios—ranging perfect linearity circularity—representing growing were tested. Findings demonstrate that development can contribute improving within reducing economic pressures.