Architecture, engineering and construction employs 1.2 million people in Australia and accounts for 9 % of GDP. However, our largest services sector produces approximately 40 % of landfill waste and accounts for 18.1 % of Australia's carbon footprint. The industry must change its practices quickly if Australia is to meet its emissions reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement. A circular economy model can help solve the environmental challenges created by our built environment – water, waste and energy systems, transport infrastructure and the buildings in which we live and work. The circular economy involves sharing, renting, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling materials. and products as long as possible. (M. Reza Hosseini)

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