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Andrea Petrella1, Marco Race2, Danilo Spasiano1
1Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry, Polytechnic University of Bari, via E. Orabona, 4, 70125 Bari, Italy.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 11, 2020
Summary
Recycling and reusing solid waste presents key challenges for civil and environmental engineering. Sustainable development goals necessitate innovative solutions for waste management and resource conservation.
Area of Science:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Sustainable Development
- Waste Management
Background:
- The increasing generation of solid waste poses significant challenges to civil and environmental applications.
- Developing a sustainable model of development requires addressing resource depletion and energy consumption.
- Effective waste recycling and reuse strategies are crucial for mitigating environmental impact.
Discussion:
- Investigating the challenges in implementing solid waste recycling and reuse in civil engineering projects.
- Exploring the link between sustainable development models and the management of solid waste.
- Analyzing the environmental and economic benefits of incorporating recycled materials in infrastructure.
Key Insights:
- Solid waste recycling and reuse are critical for sustainable civil and environmental applications.
- Addressing waste management is essential for resource conservation and reduced energy consumption.
- Innovative approaches are needed to overcome current challenges in waste valorization.
Outlook:
- Future research should focus on scalable technologies for solid waste recycling.
- Policy interventions can promote the adoption of circular economy principles in construction.
- Continued innovation in waste-to-resource strategies will support a sustainable future.
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