Circular Economy of Construction and Demolition Wood Waste—A Theoretical Framework Approach
Sustainability
; 14(17):10478, 2022.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2024172
ABSTRACT
A considerable amount of construction and demolition wood waste (CDWW) is generated, mostly landfilled, contributing to severe environmental effects. The management of CDWW is a significant challenge as it is a hazardous contaminated waste. In this context, the circular economy (CE) concept is a solution as it comprises waste minimisation and efficient recovery of resources. Although much research is found in the literature on CDWW end-of-life management, research on CE implementation considering every life cycle stage is still scarce. In this review, we endeavour to integrate CE in CDWW to identify the waste management strategies involved in the life cycle phases. The databases were searched from 2009 to 2020 and were analysed using CiteSpace version 5.7.R1 software. Forty-nine articles were identified, and the six life cycle stages were explored. The analysis shows that CE for wood waste is essential and has greater growth potential. While the LCA studies are limited to environmental viewpoints, combining economic and social perspectives is necessary for sustainable development. Overall, based on the research findings, a theoretical framework was proposed. This study, as a consequence, promotes the application of recycled wood into multiple valuable products and thus encourages waste management to boost CE and sustainability.
Environmental Studies; construction demolition wood waste (CDWW); life cycle phases of wood; circular economy (CE); sustainability; end-of-life products; Wood wastes; Hazardous wastes; End of life; Environmental effects; Timber; Resource recovery; Landfill; Demolition; COVID-19; Wood products; Environmental management; Recycling; Sustainable development; Waste management; Life cycles; Waste disposal; Renovation & restoration; Gross Domestic Product--GDP; Construction industry; Preservatives; United Kingdom--UK; United States--US; Australia
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English
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Sustainability
Year:
2022
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