Exploring the Role of RCA in Achieving Net-Zero Construction Goals
The Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) market is often framed in discussions around construction waste reduction and basic infrastructure development. However, an emerging and far less discussed dimension of this market is its strategic relevance to urban mining and smart infrastructure planning . As cities expand and buildings age, the ability to extract and repurpose high-quality aggregates from demolished concrete is becoming an essential pillar of the circular economy. The value of RCA is no longer limited to cost savings or landfill diversion—it is becoming a material resource strategy for sustainable urbanization and next-generation construction. Search queries such as urban mining with recycled concrete , high-grade RCA in smart cities , circular economy aggregates , and recycled concrete in climate-resilient infrastructure are seeing rising interest, especially among policymakers, sustainability officers, and green construction firms. These suggest that the RCA market i...