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A review on the viable technology for construction waste recycling

Vivian W.Y. Tam, C. M. Tam

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 62 - Review of books or of software (or similar publications/items)peer-review

    Abstract

    Environmental problems have been considered as a serious situation in the construction. Waste management is pressing harder with the alarming signal warning the industry. Reuse, recycling and reduce the wastes consider as the only methods to recover those waste generated; however, the implementations still have much room for improvement. This paper reviews the technology on construction waste recycling and their viability. Ten material recycling practices are studied, including: (i) asphalt, (ii) brick, (iii) concrete, (iv) ferrous metal, (v) glass, (vi) masonry, (vii) non-ferrous metal, (viii) paper and cardboard, (ix) plastic and (x) timber. The viable technology of the construction material recycling should be provided an easy reference for future applications. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)209-221
    JournalResources, Conservation and Recycling
    Volume47
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2006

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

    Research Keywords

    • Asphalt
    • Brick
    • Concrete
    • Construction
    • Ferrous metal
    • Glass
    • Masonry
    • Materials
    • Non-ferrous metal
    • Paper and cardboard
    • Plastic
    • Recycling
    • Timber

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