Experiences and Recommendations from the SARMa Project

In the framework of an EU co-funded project titled “Sustainable Aggregates Resource Management” (SARMa) the following two objectives were pursued: (i) To develop a common approach to Sustainable Aggregates Resource Management (SARM) across SEE, namely to move towards efficient and low socio-environmental impact Quarrying considering also waste management, and (ii) To ensure a Sustainable Supply Mix (SSM) policy in SEE, that is to use multiple sources, including recycled wastes and industrial by-products (slag) that together maximize net benefits of aggregate supply across generations. This paper presents an overview of the experiences gained and the recommendations developed.