Sustainable Development at the Crossroads: Navigating Eco-Humanism and Eco-Modernism

Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101018 - 101018

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

Advancing Circular Economy Through Optimized Construction and Demolition Waste Management Under Life Cycle Approach

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(11), P. 4882 - 4882

Published: May 26, 2025

The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, consuming 50% of natural resources and generating 20% global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In developing countries, managing demolition (C&D) waste is a growing challenge due to rapid urbanization inadequate management practices. This study employs life cycle assessment costing compare landfill recycling scenarios for C&D using ISO 14040 (Environmental Management—Life Cycle Assessment—Principles Framework) 14044 Assessment—Requirements Guidelines). study’s system boundary encompasses entire management, with one ton as functional unit. results demonstrated that landfilling harmful negative from transportation Recycling shows promising potential by reducing environmental lowering demand new raw materials. scenario substantially decreased GHG emissions, saving 37 kg CO2 equivalents per waste. Economically, proved more viable, favorable indicators. Implementing plant in Lahore could save USD 2.53 resource costs mitigate significant impacts. recommends policymakers countries prioritize enhance sustainability support transition circular economy. findings provide valuable insights effective strategies, contributing conservation economic efficiency. These recommendations guide future initiatives sustainable promoting greener resilient urban environment. Furthermore, this underlines contribute achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly cities (SDG 11), responsible consumption production 12), climate action 13).

Language: Английский

Equitable approaches to plastic waste management: integrating carbon finance into local sustainability initiatives in Pakistan: a systematic literature review

Local Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: May 26, 2025

Language: Английский