Construction Waste and its Impact on the …
According to many studies conducted around construction sites, the development and demolition of buildings generate vast amounts of coarse pollutants that are strongly linked to heart disease. Construction …
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The health impacts of waste-to-energy emissions: a
Topical Review • The following article is Open access. The health impacts of waste-to-energy emissions: a systematic review of the literature. Tom Cole-Hunter1,2,3,4, Fay H Johnston1,5, Guy B Marks1,6,7,8, Lidia Morawska1,2,3, Geoffrey G Morgan1,9, Marge Overs1, Ana Porta-Cubas1 and Christine T Cowie1,6,7,8.
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Life cycle assessment of construction and demolition waste …
In the case of building demolition, the construction industry increasingly prioritizes sustainable waste management and environmental protection. Life cycle assessment (LCA) was used to assess two scenarios to evaluate the environmental impacts of four methods (demolition, transport, recycling, and landfills). To conduct an …
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Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Materials
EPA's waste characterization report, the Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: 2018 Fact Sheet, estimates the C&D material generation and the mass quantities of the generated materials that were directed to next use or sent to landfills in the United States. C&D materials included in the report are steel, wood products, drywall and ...
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Recycling of construction and demolition waste and its …
The results of this analytical review promote the importance of diverting construction and demolition waste from landfill sites to recycling and help decision …
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Evaluating the effects of policies on building construction waste
The construction industry, as a vital pillar of a country's economy, generates a significant amount of construction waste, which places a tremendous burden on the environment and society. Although previous studies have explored the impact of policies on construction waste management, there is a lack of a simulation model that can be …
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Analysis of the socio-economic and environmental impacts …
Before determining the effects of waste, an assessment was performed to confirm its presence on building construction sites in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ... This study has indicated construction waste has a potential impact on the health and wellbeing of society as it is mostly disposed of near residences and significantly pollutes the …
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Illegal Dumping: Causes, Effects and Solutions to Huge Piles of Wastes
The following are the most common causes of illegal dumping; 1. High Level of Overall Waste Production. Studies indicate that a higher level of overall waste production is distinctly correlated with increased rates of illegal dumping of waste and dumping spots. The rise in overall waste production corresponds to increased wealth, rapid change ...
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(PDF) Public and Environmental Health Effects …
Plastics are commonly recognized as single-use packaging materials, affecting the environment and human health [23,24]. Globally, annual plastic production was estimated at 380 million tons in ...
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Nanoparticles from construction wastes: A problem to health …
The present study deals with the nano-mineralogy and geochemistry of ultrafine particles in construction waste from the Porto Alegre region in Southern Brazil. Uncontrolled construction waste dumps and poor management practices in formal disposal sites in the area may increase exposure risks to population. Whilst the physicochemical …
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The Health and Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste …
1. Introduction. Plastics are chemically created polymers that are used in a broad range of materials, including clothing, medical supplies, water bottles, food packaging, electrical items and construction materials [].The last six decades, because of continuous technological progress, have seen a rise in plastics and plastic products manufactured …
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Solid Waste Management (SWM) and Its Effect on Environment & Human Health
Poor waste management is affecting ecosystems and human health, damaging our finite natural resources, impeding human economic progress, and harming people's quality of life. Now, researchers are ...
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Dangers of Improper Garbage Disposal: Health Effects and …
Health Effects of Improper Garbage Disposal: 1. Vector-Borne Diseases: Improperly disposed of waste, such as open dumps or unsealed containers, can serve as breeding grounds for disease-carrying vectors like mosquitoes and rodents. These vectors can spread diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and leptospirosis, endangering the …
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Identifying and addressing latent causes of construction waste …
1. Introduction. Over 10 billion tons of construction and demolition waste are generated annually (Wang et al., 2019), with China being the biggest producer (over 2 billion tons) (Zheng et al., 2017), followed by Europe (858 million tons) and the US (534 million tons) (Rosado et al., 2019).Construction and demolition is estimated to account for …
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POTENTIAL HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LAND
Epidemiology 11 (4):p S121, July 2000. POTENTIAL HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SITES: A REVIEW OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC EVIDENCE ADETOUN MUSTAPHA. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria. EMail: [email protected]. Municipal solid waste …
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Review of construction and demolition waste management …
Definition of C&DW. C&DW term is defined as the solid waste generated from CRD works, such as land excavation or foundation, civil and building construction, site cleaning, demolition events, roadwork, and building renovation, which are the main causes of C&DW generation [35,36,37,38,39].Tchobanoglous et al. [] stated that demolition …
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Plastic Pollution
Even just in the last two decades, global plastic production has doubled. Around 0.5% of plastic waste ends up in the ocean. The world produces around 350 million tonnes of plastic waste each year. Estimates vary, but recent high-quality studies suggest that between 1 and 2 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans annually.
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Production of Sustainable Construction Materials Using Agro-Wastes
Diverse types of agro-waste ranging from rice husk ash (RHA), sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), and bamboo leaves ash (BLA) among others have been identified as potent solutions in the development of sustainable construction materials. In this review paper, six different construction materials, made using agro-waste products, are …
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How does construction waste affect the
At One Waste we recycle or recover over 99% of all the waste we collect. We take your environmental concerns seriously and are always happy to discuss our construction waste disposal methods with you. Get in touch today on 020 8685 9393, our friendly team will be happy to help. If you are looking for a professional waste management company with ...
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Health Impacts of Building Materials on Construction Workers
The construction area has a long history of health effects that include injuries, fatal accidents, and other ecological health impacts on workers' wellbeing. The …
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Waste management in leather industry
When rawhide fleshing (140–230 kg/ton) wastes from beam houses are disposed of, it substantially negatively influences the environment. Hence, we focus on isolating and characterizing a ...
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Construction Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
The UK's Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) estimates that construction, demolition, and excavation activities produce around 120 million tonnes of waste annually in the country. Land Degradation: The initial stages of construction involve clearing out land, which might mean felling trees, disrupting green patches, and often …
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Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition …
The 2018 Fact Sheet shows: 600 million tons of C&D debris were generated in the United States in 2018, which is more than twice the amount of generated municipal …
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(PDF) Issues on Construction Waste: The Need for Sustainable Waste
Construction wastes have become a pressing issue in many developing countries and have adverse effects on environment, economy and social aspects. Illegal dumping is a common issue created from ...
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How air pollution is destroying our health
The health effects of air pollution are serious – one third of deaths from stroke, lung cancer and heart disease are due to air pollution. ... Outdoor workers → Outdoor workers, including agricultural, construction or waste collection workers, and traffic police, are particularly vulnerable to ambient air pollution; at least 1.2 billion ...
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Environmental and economic impact assessment of construction …
The environmental problems include: (1) diminishing landfill space due to incremental quantities of these disposed wastes in it; (2) the depleted building materials; (3) the increase in contamination from landfills that lead to serious negative health effects; (4) damage to the environment; and (5) the increase in energy consumption for ...
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Environmental and Health Impacts of Air Pollution: A Review
Short-term and long-term adverse effects on human health are observed. VOCs are responsible for indoor air smells. Short-term exposure is found to cause irritation of eyes, nose, throat, and mucosal membranes, while those of long duration exposure include toxic reactions ( 92 ).
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Chemicals of concern in construction and demolition waste …
Carcinogenicity, liver and kidney damage, cumulative damage, neurological disorders and foetal damage were reported as associated health implications of …
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Water Pollution from Construction Industry: An Introduction
Abstract. Water is one of the key natural resources utilized for drinking and other developmental purposes. Water is said to be polluted, when the quality of water is harmful to environment and human health due to unwanted materials entering into the water bodies. Water pollution is a problem that cannot be tolerated even by a construction ...
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Circular Economy of Construction and Demolition Waste: A …
At present, C&D waste management poses a significant global challenge due to its negative consequences, including environmental degradation and public health [].Such a situation, with contribution to pollution, climate change, and resource depletion, requires an efficient framework to limit said consequences [1,7].Conventionally, the C&D …
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