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Recycled Materials in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Andrea Petrella1, Michele Notarnicola1
1Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70125 Bari, Italy.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 10, 2022
Summary
Waste is a valuable resource. Proper waste management ensures a sustainable supply of materials and energy for the future.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Resource Management
- Sustainable Engineering
Background:
- Waste streams contain significant untapped potential for resource recovery.
- Current waste management practices often overlook the inherent value of discarded materials and energy.
Discussion:
- Effective waste management strategies are crucial for transitioning towards a circular economy.
- Technological advancements in waste processing can unlock the recovery of valuable materials and energy.
- Integrating waste management into broader resource strategies is key to sustainability.
Key Insights:
- Waste is not merely refuse but a substantial reservoir of recoverable materials and energy.
- Sustainable resource management hinges on the appropriate processing and utilization of waste streams.
- The potential for continuous material and energy supply from waste is significant.
Outlook:
- Future research should focus on optimizing waste valorization technologies.
- Policy interventions are needed to incentivize waste-to-resource initiatives.
- Developing integrated waste management systems will bolster long-term resource security.
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