Volume 19 No 7 (2021)
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TOWARDS ZERO WASTE: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
Bhagirathi Tripathy
Abstract
In terms of both economic and environmental impact, the building sector ranks high among the world's leading garbage producers. There has never been a more critical time for efficient waste management solutions in the construction industry than now, as sustainability takes center stage. In order to reach zero waste in the construction business, this study report suggests a thorough strategy. This article takes a look at how construction waste management is currently going and finds the main obstacles to reaching zero waste by referencing previous research, industry standards, and case studies. Methods such as waste-to-energy technology, material reuse, recycling, and reducing waste at the source are investigated.
In addition, the study delves into the responsibilities of various stakeholders, including developers, contractors, authorities, and lawmakers, when it comes to executing efficient waste management strategies. In order to achieve the greatest possible success in reducing waste, it stresses the need of cooperation and coordination across the whole building supply chain. The study also delves at the possible upsides of a circular economy model in the building industry, where materials are continuously repurposed, recycled, or reused, cutting down on waste and conserving resources. In order to get closer to the goal of zero waste in construction, this paper provides stakeholders with practical suggestions and tactics via an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The building sector can reduce its negative effects on the environment, save a ton of money, and help create a greener built environment by adopting these practices.
Keywords
Construction waste management, Zero waste, Sustainable construction, Waste reduction techniques, Circular economy
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