Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste Management
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of construction and demolition waste (C&D waste) management in European Union (EU) Member States. The study utilizes official data and reports to assess the current C&D waste management status, revealing substantial disparities in recycling rate...
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| author | Fabiola Colmenero Fonseca Javier Cárcel-Carrasco Adolfo Preciado Aurora Martínez-Corral Andrés Salas Montoya |
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| description | This article presents a comprehensive analysis of construction and demolition waste (C&D waste) management in European Union (EU) Member States. The study utilizes official data and reports to assess the current C&D waste management status, revealing substantial disparities in recycling rates across countries, ranging from 100% to 24%. These variations emphasize the importance of knowledge sharing and collaborative efforts to improve C&D waste practices. The paper explores the complex factors influencing C&D waste management performance, offering a nuanced discussion of these dynamics. It provides a comprehensive set of practical strategies to address existing challenges, with a focus on reducing C&D waste sent to landfills or incineration. These recommendations align with the EU’s commitment to sustainable resource management and the transition to a circular economy. The research’s informed measures, driven by environmental responsibility and economic prudence, can significantly diminish C&D waste’s environmental impact. Policymakers, environmentalists, and industry stakeholders can utilize these findings to develop and implement improved C&D waste management practices, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency across the EU. This research contributes valuable insights to the field of C&D waste management, offering a road map for improvement and highlighting the need for collaboration among EU Member States to create a more sustainable and resilient future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b401b64b3e0c4a73ae3d455300fd373d2023-12-22T00:00:34ZengHindawi LimitedAdvances in Civil Engineering1687-80942023-01-01202310.1155/2023/6421442Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste ManagementFabiola Colmenero Fonseca0Javier Cárcel-Carrasco1Adolfo Preciado2Aurora Martínez-Corral3Andrés Salas Montoya4Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaDepartment of Habitat and Urban DevelopmentUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaCivil Engineering DepartmentThis article presents a comprehensive analysis of construction and demolition waste (C&D waste) management in European Union (EU) Member States. The study utilizes official data and reports to assess the current C&D waste management status, revealing substantial disparities in recycling rates across countries, ranging from 100% to 24%. These variations emphasize the importance of knowledge sharing and collaborative efforts to improve C&D waste practices. The paper explores the complex factors influencing C&D waste management performance, offering a nuanced discussion of these dynamics. It provides a comprehensive set of practical strategies to address existing challenges, with a focus on reducing C&D waste sent to landfills or incineration. These recommendations align with the EU’s commitment to sustainable resource management and the transition to a circular economy. The research’s informed measures, driven by environmental responsibility and economic prudence, can significantly diminish C&D waste’s environmental impact. Policymakers, environmentalists, and industry stakeholders can utilize these findings to develop and implement improved C&D waste management practices, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency across the EU. This research contributes valuable insights to the field of C&D waste management, offering a road map for improvement and highlighting the need for collaboration among EU Member States to create a more sustainable and resilient future.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6421442 |
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| title | Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste Management |
| title_full | Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste Management |
| title_fullStr | Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste Management |
| title_short | Comparative Analysis of the European Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste Management |
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