Open AccessRecycling concrete debris, economic and environmental effects
Author(s) -
Effat Samie Ghahfarokhe,
Vaheed Shahhossienee
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
environment conservation journal/environment conservation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-5124
pISSN - 0972-3099
DOI - 10.36953/ecj.2015.se1634
Subject(s) - demolition , debris , demolition waste , waste management , environmental science , waste recycling , civil engineering , engineering , oceanography , geology
In this paper, to identify concrete methods of construction and demolition waste management and recycling waste concrete benefits were examined. Costs were calculated in different modes. By comparing them it was found that concrete debris can lead to effective recycling program. Concrete waste recycling programs can result in large economic savings and .this debris can be an affordable way to provide concrete preparation centers, as well as to increase recycling of such waste can be reduced use of natural resources and help protect the environment.