Study on the Carbon Reduction Effect of Resource Utilization of Construction Waste in Urban Areas
The urbanization process has resulted in a notable increase in construction waste, placing enormous pressure on the conservation of urban surroundings. The effective administration and the most advantageous usage of these waste materials have become a noteworthy issue in sustainable urban development. This research’s primary objective is to evaluate the potential for carbon reduction through quantitative analysis while investigating how resource consumption of construction waste in metropolitan areas affects carbon reduction. This piece of research provides an overview of the current state of understanding about the classification, manufacture, and handling of trash from urban building debris. A carbon emissions analysis model is developed in this study that considers the effects of traditional treatment methods, including landfill and incineration. The model considers carbon emissions from various stages, including raw material production, transportation, waste reuse, and final disposal. Subsequently, the system computes the prospective decrease in carbon emissions that can be attained by harnessing construction waste resources. The findings indicate that building waste recycling can reduce regional carbon emissions with adequate planning and technical assistance. It has major implications for sustainable urban development and resource recycling.
Authors
- Haitao Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0824-9639)
- Kui Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1103-2166)
- Hui Xian Lai
- Yufan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3104-1070)
- Yuguo Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2398-9459)
- Yuan Fang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4384-4575)
Institutions
- Guangdong University of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485910.162
- Primary Topic
- Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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