Conventionally, in a linear economy, C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste was
considered as zero value materials, and, as a result of that, most C&D waste materials …

The rise in living standards and the continuous development in the global economy led to
the depletion of resources and increased waste generation per capita. This waste might …

Built environment consumes vast volumes of natural resources and also poses several
environmental threats owing to mining, construction emissions, and waste disposal …

The rapid development of urbanization has led to a considerable amount of construction and
demolition (C&D) waste, resulting in various environmental issues. While recycling of C&D …

End-of-life treatment of construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) plastic waste
generated from day-to-day applications of plastics in the construction industry can negatively …

Construction is one of the most impactful sectors in the use of resources, while having a
complex network of stakeholders. To drive towards sustainable development, implementing …

Abstract 53,000 tonnes of blade waste from on-shore wind farms will potentially be
generated in Ireland by 2040. The recycling of blades, which are made from composite …

Building energy retrofit (BER) is one of the priority tasks of China's '14th Five-Year Building
Energy Efficiency and Green Building Development Plan'. The number of BER projects has …

Purpose The literature shows that the current Australian waste management framework
does not meet industry and government expectations. This study, therefore, seeks the key …

The built environment sector is under increasing pressure to reduce costs while improving
environmental quality. This paper examines Kuwait's current construction and demolition …