EOW FROM A DANISH PERSPECTIVE -A case study in washed soil and upcycled plaster
Author
Larsen, Astrid Yde
Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2024
Submitted on
2024-06-07
Pages
30
Abstract
Dette speciale undersøger implementeringen af EU’s End-of-Waste (EoW)-ramme i en dansk kontekst med fokus på affaldsbaserede byggematerialer. Gennem to cases—Genjord (jordvask) og Norrecco (genanvendt gips)—samt litteraturstudie, interviews med virksomhedsrepræsentanter og en faglig ekspert, og en designingeniørtilgang med Actor-Network Theory (ANT), Staging Negotiation Spaces (SNS) og arenamapping, kortlægges aktørlandskabet, konflikter og krav. Analysen peger på væsentlige barrierer for EoW i praksis: fragmenterede ansøgningsprocesser mellem kommuner, kompleks miljølovgivning og usikkerheder om dokumentation af kvalitet og variation i produkter af affald. Resultaterne fremhæver behovet for klare, standardiserede retningslinjer, der kan dokumentere teknisk og miljømæssig kvalitet og dermed styrke markedets accept. Kontinuerlig aktørinddragelse og samarbejde vurderes som afgørende for at afklare roller og håndtere interessekonflikter. Specialet syntetiserer eksisterende krav i udkast til materiale-specifik vejledning for henholdsvis gipspulver og bærelagsmateriale og giver anbefalinger om mere gennemsigtige regler, bedre koordinering og konkrete dokumentationskrav. Samlet set kan EoW bidrage markant til cirkulær økonomi, hvis implementeringsgab lukkes, regulering gøres mere gennemskuelig, og samarbejde på tværs styrkes.
This thesis examines the implementation of the EU End-of-Waste (EoW) framework in Denmark with a focus on waste-derived building materials. Using two case studies—Genjord (soil washing) and Norrecco (upcycled plaster)—together with a literature review, interviews with company representatives and an expert, and a design engineering approach grounded in Actor-Network Theory (ANT), Staging Negotiation Spaces (SNS), and arena mapping, the study maps the actor landscape, conflicts, and requirements. The analysis identifies major barriers to EoW in practice: fragmented application processes across municipalities, complex environmental legislation, and uncertainties around documenting the quality and variability of waste-derived products. The findings point to the need for clear, standardized guidelines that evidence both technical and environmental performance to meet market expectations. Continuous stakeholder engagement and collaboration are highlighted as critical to resolving conflicts and aligning interests. The thesis synthesizes existing demands into outlines for material-specific guidance for gypsum powder and base-course material and offers recommendations for a more transparent regulatory environment, better coordination, and concrete documentation requirements. Overall, the EoW framework can substantially advance the circular economy if implementation gaps are closed, regulation becomes more transparent, and cross-sector collaboration is reinforced.
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