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Decoupling economic growth from construction waste generation: Comparative analysis between the EU and China
Zhenshuang Wang1, Tingyu Hu1, Jingkuang Liu2
1School of Investment and Construction Management, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian, China.
Journal of Environmental Management
|February 1, 2024
Summary
Construction waste management is key for sustainable development. This study analyzes decoupling between economic growth and waste in the EU and China, finding economic and demographic factors drive waste, while technology inhibits it.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Construction waste reduction is vital for industry sustainability.
- Significant disparities exist in construction waste generation across nations.
- Understanding the relationship between economic growth and waste is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comparative analysis of the decoupling relationship between economic growth and construction waste generation.
- To investigate this relationship in the European Union (EU) and China from 2004 to 2020.
- To identify key factors influencing construction waste generation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an integrated framework combining Tapio, Kaya, and LMDI methods.
- Analyzed construction waste growth rates and decoupling states.
- Examined the impact of economic, demographic, and technological factors.
Main Results:
- Construction waste grew at 2.47% in the EU and 10.5% in China (2004-2020).
- EU countries showed decoupling or negative decoupling; China exhibited weak decoupling.
- Economic and demographic factors increased waste, while technology reduced it, with regional variations.
Conclusions:
- Decoupling mechanisms between waste generation and economic growth were revealed.
- The study enhances construction waste management theory and promotes sustainable development.
- Findings offer insights for developing countries managing waste amidst economic growth.
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