Encouraging the environmentally sound management of C&D waste in China: An integrative review and research agenda

Huabo Duan, Jiayuan Wang and Qifei Huang

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2015, vol. 43, issue C, 611-620

Abstract: China׳s construction industry is huge and widespread. Massive construction inevitably causes significant generation of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste and associated environmental concerns, most of which have not been well documented. This literature review investigates the issue of C&D waste in China from the perspective of environmental risks and impacts. The challenge is that the management of and relevant research into C&D waste in China has been paid less attention. Based on the review, analysis and discussion, this article concludes that stakeholders should encourage the characterization of C&D waste generation and flows. Further activities should include: (a) identifying and quantifying the environmental impacts associated with dumping-dominated disposal; (b) using life cycle methodology to determine treatment routes which can optimize environmental improvements and cost savings; and (c) improving the legal frameworks, financial resources, and trained human resources to promote the sustainable management of C&D waste.

Keywords: Construction & demolition (C&D) waste; Sound management; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.11.069

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