Using recycled aggregate s from construction and demolition waste can preserve natural
aggregate resources, reduce demand of landfill, and contribute to sustainable built …

The construction sector is the biggest driver of resource consumption and waste generation
in Europe. The European Union (EU) is making efforts to move from its traditional linear …

Urbanization and population growth have resulted in a significant increase in the amount of
generated construction and demolition (C&D) waste worldwide. Improper C&D waste …

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) is a priority for many policies at global level. This
is due to the high volume of CDW that is produced and its inadequate management. This …

It has been observed that the massive urbanization has boosted up infinite construction in
the developed as well as develo** countries. The construction and demolition waste has …

Construction waste reduction (CWR) refers to reducing the amount of hazardous waste
produced during construction projects to the minimum feasible degree; in turn reducing the …

The building sector is amongst the major resource consuming and waste generating sectors
of the economy. The paradigm of the circular economy has the potential to overcome the …

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste dreadful impacts increasingly cause public
concerns. Aiming to boost resource exploitation efficiency, circular economy is contemplated …

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) accounts for 30% to 40% of the total amount of
waste in China. CDW is usually randomly dumped or disposed in landfills and the average …

Highlights•Construction and demolition activities generate vast quantities of waste
materials.•Two indicators are calculated for CDW generation for selected countries.•An …