Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, Open University of Cyprus, Latsia, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Waste Manag Res. 2023 Dec;41(12):1728-1740. doi: 10.1177/0734242X231190804. Epub 2023 Aug 31.
As the demand for materials continues to increase and building lifespans shorten, the construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its material and environmental impacts. Mismanagement of construction and demolition waste (CDW) can have severe environmental consequences. To address this, material recovery and circular economy approaches offer significant potential for reducing construction waste through the sustainable use of resources. Existing circular economy and material recovery models that prioritize recycling and reuse efforts demonstrate a sustained commitment to supporting circular practices in the construction and demolition sector. The goal is to minimize waste production, which poses environmental challenges such as raw material shortages and sustainability concerns. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement for recruiting relevant literature, this mini review aims to identify the obstacles to implementing circular economy practices in the construction industry, while exploring opportunities for material recovery and circularity. The ultimate aim is to facilitate a fair and smooth transition towards sustainable development, while addressing environmental, social and economic barriers. A more sustainable and circular approach to building construction and management can be attained by considering all the aspects of the CDW cycle, resulting in significant benefits for the environment and society as a whole.
随着对材料需求的不断增加和建筑寿命的缩短，建筑行业面临着降低其材料和环境影响的巨大压力。建筑和拆除废物（CDW）管理不善会对环境造成严重后果。为了解决这个问题，通过资源的可持续利用，材料回收和循环经济方法为减少建筑废物提供了巨大的潜力。现有的循环经济和材料回收模式优先考虑回收和再利用工作，这表明它们对支持建筑和拆除领域的循环实践做出了持续的承诺。目标是尽量减少废物的产生，因为废物的产生会带来原材料短缺和可持续性等环境方面的挑战。本迷你综述使用系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目声明来招募相关文献，旨在确定在建筑行业实施循环经济实践的障碍，同时探索材料回收和循环性的机会。其最终目标是促进向可持续发展的公平和顺利过渡，同时解决环境、社会和经济方面的障碍。通过考虑 CDW 周期的所有方面，可以实现建筑施工和管理的更可持续和更循环的方法，从而为环境和整个社会带来重大利益。
