Sustainable construction and demolition waste management: a systematic review of circular economy and life cycle assessment

CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE DESIGN AND PLANNING STAGES OF THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

Most Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste management strategies, both locally and globally, still emphasise end-of-life treatment, leaving limited attention to waste prevention during the early stages of the construction project life cycle. This paper investigates circular economy (CE) strategies for C&D waste manag...

Circular economy strategies for concrete waste: a review of sustainable management in the construction and demolition sector

Barriers to Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Australia: A Comparative Analysis for Advancing Circular Economy Practices

The Australian construction industry generated approximately 29.2 million metric tonnes (Mt) of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) in 2022–2023, of which about 23.7 Mt (81.2%) was recovered, primarily through recycling (80.6%). Recovery concentrated on concrete, bricks, and rubble from large constructions, while...

A scientometric and literature review of global trends and valorisation strategies for construction and demolition waste

The increasing volume of construction and demolition waste (CDW) poses significant environmental and resource challenges, necessitating effective utilisation strategies. This study presents a scientometric review of global research on CDW utilisation, identifying key trends, influential authors, and thematic developmen...

Heterogeneity and Trends in Construction and Demolition Waste Recovery: A Descriptive Statistical Analysis of European Countries (2010–2020) with Implications for Quality Management and ISO Standards

This study analyses the heterogeneity and trends in the recovery rate of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in European countries and the United Kingdom over the period 2010–2020. Construction and demolition waste represents one of the major waste streams in Europe and is closely associated with pressures on land...

Circular Economy-Based Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Review of Literature with Reference to Haridwar, India

The rapid growth of urbanization, population, tourism, and changing consumption patterns has significantly increased municipal solid waste (MSW) generation worldwide, creating serious environmental, social, and economic challenges. Traditional linear waste management systems based on the "take–make–dispose" approach ha...