of e-waste recycling areas are at a particularly high risk of exposure. Exposure to contaminants associated with e-waste during gestation, infancy, or childhood can lead to obesity, asthma, or neurodevelopmental disorders. 18. Adverse health outcomes associated with exposure to e-waste were reviewed in 2013 where 23 epidemiological
DetailsImprovements in technology and recycling schemes are often not sufficient to counter growing waste production, obsolescence of existing waste management facilities and shortage of space for the construction of new facilities. Further difficulties are posed, in many instances, by mounting public concerns on effects on health and well-being.
DetailsUnderground infrastructure projects pose significant environmental risks due to resource consumption, ground stability issues, and potential ecological damage. This review explores sustainable practices for mitigating these impacts throughout the lifecycle of underground construction projects, focusing on recycling and reusing excavated …
DetailsMore information on environmental considerations associated with the reuse and recycling of certain C&D materials can be found at Best Practices for Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Construction and Demolition Materials. Rebuying C&D Materials. Buying used C&D materials and recycled content products for use in new …
DetailsKey facts. E-waste is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world (1).; In 2019, an estimated 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally, but only 17.4% was documented as formally collected and recycled (2).; Lead is one of the common substances released into the environment if e-waste is recycled, stored or dumped using inferior …
DetailsThe effects associated with waste vary widely and are influenced by the substances or chemicals found in waste and how they are managed. Although data do not exist to directly link trends in waste with effects on human health and the environment, the management of waste may result in waste and chemicals in waste entering the …
DetailsIdeas on How to Reduce and Reuse. Think Green Before You Shop. Reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions by thinking green when you shop. Reduce your food waste by shopping smart, buying what you need, composting food scraps, and donating unused food to food banks or shelters. More ways to reduce your impact. Reuse or …
DetailsRecycling of construction waste is one way to counter risk to construction wastes. So, the invention of proper technology to recycle these materials is of great importance. For …
DetailsThe generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW), together with the use of resources in the construction industry, presents a worldwide problem [].In the European Union (EU), the construction sector is the main source of waste generation, accounts for more than a third (35%) of all waste generated [], and is the main consumer of natural …
DetailsSuch a strategy/system must be permanent and work without any supervision of future generations (Darda et al. 2021) E-waste recycling, the health impact of e-waste Not focused on any region ...
DetailsConstruction Waste Problems. Waste material is a by-product of human and industrial activity that has no residual value. Need for Comprehensive construction waste management in every site. Every personnel, from the management to the operational level should work for the goal of construction waste management. Importance of Recycling
DetailsReuse and recycling of waste from construction and demolition (C&D) is problematic because the markets for secondary materials have not yet been fully integrated. Decisions regarding the reuse and recycling of building waste materials, however,
DetailsAddressing the environmental and health impacts of plastic production and recycling requires a multifaceted approach, including reduction of plastic consumption, improvement of recycling ...
DetailsMethodology. The present study will adopt a desk review methodology. Przydatek and Kanownik define desk study as the collection of information from available sources, and it is one of the low-cost techniques, compared to field work (Przydatek and Kanownik 2019).During desk review, the study scans the available body of literature, …
DetailsMany opportunities exist for the beneficial reduction and recovery of materials that would otherwise be destined for disposal as waste. Construction industry professionals and building owners can educate and be educated about issues such as beneficial reuse, effective strategies for identification and separation of wastes, and economically viable …
DetailsIt is revealed that landfilling is associated with various environmental pollution problems, namely, (a) underground water pollution due to the leaching of organic, inorganic, and …
DetailsThe health and economic impacts of waste recycling are greatly felt on both local and national scale in Nigeria. Through our literature review and participant observation, we have discovered that ...
DetailsAbout 64% of Malaysia's waste consists of and office waste, 25% industrial waste, 8% commercial waste, and 3% construction waste . In Sri Lanka, the assessed mean waste generation in 1999 was 6500 tons/day or 0.89 kg/cap/day, which is estimated to reach 1.0 kg/cap/day by 2025 .
DetailsThese countries invest in waste recycling for the benefit of agriculture activities [70]. Choice of solid waste management depends on the decisions taken by city leaders as well as the structures related to the nature, quantity and quality of local waste produced [71]. waste is recognized as any waste produced from a domestic …
Details1. Introduction. It is generally agreed that construction and demolition waste (CDW) management practices should be guided by the "3R" – reduce, reuse and recycle – principle (Peng et al., 1997).However, the effectiveness of embracing such practices in China, where CDW accounts for about 30%–40% of the total municipal …
DetailsThe scope of the investigation of CDW composition in EU27 was primarily based on a thorough literature review, which included more than 90 reports and articles (Damgaard et al., 2022).According to this literature review, the generation of CDW in the EU27 in 2020 amounted to about 397 Mt. when including building and infrastructure …
DetailsIntroduction. Massive C&D waste are generated every year during the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure. It is reported that the total amount of C&D waste generated worldwide each year exceeds 10 billion tons, of which the United States produces about 700 million tons and the European Union more …
DetailsHow does recycling benefit the environment? Recycling reduces the use of natural resources by reusing materials: 94% of the natural resources used by Americans are …
DetailsThe traditional method for waste management has often been the dumping of waste construction materials in landfills, but this would not be feasible in the years to come (Ginga et al. 2020).Maximum building material waste is transported for disposal to landfills that consume vast land resources and posing safety issues because of the …
DetailsThe National Recycling Coalition reports that recycling has created 1.1 million jobs, $236 billion in gross annual sales, and $37 billion in annual payroll. By meeting the state's 50% recycling goal, California is expected to create about 45,000 recycling jobs, compared to 20,000 new jobs slated to be created for the manufacturing sector.
DetailsThe world produces a huge amount of urban construction waste each year. Scientific planning of the construction waste recycling path is urgently needed to improve the recycling of construction waste. Existing construction waste recycling models do not pay sufficient attention to the uncertainty of the recycling quantity, which limits their …
DetailsConsidering SDGs, which encompass multiple sectors of urban governance. It can be seen that the interconnectedness and the basic interdependence between it and the solid waste management sector, where environmentally sound and integrated solid waste management programs and plans affect the achievement and improvement of …
Details1. Introduction. Construction waste (CW) is damaged materials generated during the construction process and considered the most significant contributor to landfills worldwide (Ibrahim et al., 2010).Specifically, CW continually contributes approximately 16%–60% of landfills globally (Luangcharoenrat et al., 2019).This overwhelming volume …
DetailsDeconstruction is the process of carefully dismantling buildings to salvage components for reuse and recycling. Deconstruction can be applied on a number of levels to salvage …
DetailsThis study provides a comprehensive view of the research field of construction and demolition waste (CDW) management in the circular economy based on a literature review. The increased intensity of interest is due to the need to create frameworks, mechanisms, and tools for the process of mind-shifting towards circularity. …
DetailsSino-Italian Environment and Energy Efficient Building, Beijing 100084, China Environ Sci Pollut Res (2016) 23:11509–11532 ... but most of e-waste recycling took place in the informal sector. ... body parts as an indicator of the health effects of e-waste on engaged recycling workers at the site. We also discuss com-
DetailsThe huge generated amounts of construction and demolition (C&D) waste around the world, which amounts up to more than 25% of the total generated waste, has become a serious environmental challenge that needs to be addressed. This analytical review paper sheds light on the different adverse environmental impacts of the presently …
DetailsThe construction sector is the major resource-consuming and waste-producing sector in our modern society, using – on average – more than 40% of the total raw materials extracted from the earth around the world (Krausmann et al., 2017), and at the same time generating more than one third of the world's solid waste by weight (up to more than …
DetailsFocus first on waste prevention, which will help eliminate waste at the source, saving natural resources and energy and cutting costs. Evaluate recycling and composting …
DetailsPurpose of Review Electronic waste (e-waste) is a global public health challenge. E-waste recycling workers may be exposed to chemical, physical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards. This review provides an overview of recent research on occupational exposures in e-waste recycling and work-related health effects that can …
DetailsImplementing the 3R approach has proven to be a significant concern, aiming to reduce material waste at construction sites and promote rapid recycling and maximum reuse of resources (Boon et al ...
DetailsIf you needed one more reason, recycling creates jobs. The National Recycling Coalition reports that recycling has created $236 billion in gross annual sales, $37 billion in annual payroll and 1.1 million jobs. Incinerating 10,000 tons of waste creates one job, landfilling the same amount creates 6 jobs, while recycling it creates 36 jobs. 13
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