Human Exposure Levels of Volatile Organic Compounds in E …

There is currently a dearth of evidence regarding the impact of the manipulation mode on human occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) originating from e-waste dismantling. Therefore, 11 VOC metabolites (mVOCs) and four oxidative stress biomarkers (OSBs; i.e., 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2′-deoxyguanosine, 8-oxo-7,8 …

IMPACTS OF MARINE DEBRIS ON BIODIVERSITY

The global impacts of marine debris on biodiversity and the urgency of action to prevent and mitigate adverse impacts were recognized by the latest meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice to the Convention on Biological Diversity. This lead to the adoption of several recommendations

What are the impacts of construction and demolition waste …

July 26, 2022. Construction and demolition (C&D) waste is a major environmental concern. It accounts for more than 20% of all waste generated in the United States and 12% globally. The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment through its production of hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead paint, which can lead ...

Recycling of construction and demolition waste and its …

The basis of this study is to perform a comprehensive literature review of construction and demolition waste including the generated amounts, composition, the environmental adverse impact on climate change and sustainable development, current applied management …

Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling …

Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Certification Form Lee County Solid Waste Department 1500 Monroe St. 1st Floor | Fort Myers, FL 33901 Rev. 11/2021 Phone: (239) 533-8000 | Email: solidwaste@leegov | Fax: (239) 533-8025 It is required that all covered projects (residential or commercial building, demolition or similar projects) …

Macroplastics Pollution in the Marine Environment

Abstract. More than 320 million tons of plastics are produced globally each year. Thus, the introduction of plastic waste into the marine environment is a global concern, causing direct and indirect impacts on ecosystems, marine fauna, and local economies. This chapter discusses the marine pollution by plastics (large debris).

Construction and demolition waste – Major challenges ahead!

The construction sector is the major resource-consuming and waste-producing sector in our modern society, using – on average – more than 40% of the total raw materials extracted from the earth around the world (Krausmann et al., 2017), and at the same time generating more than one third of the world's solid waste by weight (up to …

Single-use plastics: Production, usage, disposal, and adverse impacts …

Single-use plastics (SUPs), invented for the modern "throwaway society," are intended to be used only once. They are being increasingly produced and used globally, most notably as packaging or consumables, such as SUP shopping bags or disposable tableware. We discuss how most SUPs are landfilled or incinerated, which causes …

Analysis of the socio-economic and environmental impacts …

The study also indicates that project cost overrun, pollution of the environment, reduction in profit and failure of construction firms, excessive …

Plastic Debris in the Ocean | IUCN

Plastic debris has now become the most serious problem affecting the marine environment, not only for coastal areas of developing countries that lack appropriate waste management infrastructures, but also for the world's oceans as a whole because slowly degrading large plastic items generate microplastic (particles smaller than 1 to 5 …

IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON …

Abstract and Figures. Construction processes and related activities have significantly aided in environmental pollution and degradation of environment, deforestation, and other environmental ...

How to Minimize Environmental Impacts During Construction …

Develop an Environmental Management Plan: Start by creating a comprehensive environmental management plan for your construction project. Identify potential environmental risks and set clear goals and targets for minimizing impacts. Assign responsibilities to project team members and outline strategies for waste management, …

Key policies to the development of construction and …

Abstract. There is a growing need to recycle construction and demolition waste (CDW) in order to treat the huge amount of CDW in many metropolises of China. …

A Review of the Literature on the Environmental and Health Impact …

The discovery of plastic by humankind is fast becoming a challenge as the end-of-life disposal of plastic continues to be a discourse on the global platform. This discussion results from several findings that the additives in plastic distress both land and marine life by contributing to organic pollutants when the plastic waste is disposed of …

Reducing the environmental impact of the end-of-life of …

1. Introduction. The built environment is one of the main causes of environmental impacts in Europe [1].The construction, use and renovation activities require significant amounts of energy (about 40 % of the consumed energy) and mineral resources [2].These represent a major source of pollution and consequent noteworthy adverse impacts on the …

Mitigating Construction Waste Pollution for Environmental

This study employs a multidisciplinary approach, including literature review and legal analysis, to assess the adverse impacts of construction waste on human …

The impact of innovative technologies in construction

As construction activities become more intensive in developing countries, increasing improperly managed construction and demolition waste (CDW) brings serious environmental impacts. Recycling is a beneficial way to dispose of CDW that reduces environmental impact and brings economic benefits, especially for concrete. China is …

Review of construction and demolition waste management …

This review looks over the current construction and demolition waste management (C&DWM) situations by scrutinizing the definition, classification, components, compositions, generated sources and causes, impacts of generated construction and demolition wastes (C&DWs), waste management hierarchy (WMH), 3R principles …

Recycling | Free Full-Text | Sustainability Impact …

Plastic is a versatile material that has contributed to numerous product innovations and convenience in everyday life. However, plastic production is growing at an alarming rate, and so has the …

Hazardous wastes, adverse impacts, and management strategies …

There has been great concern about producing, converting, or disposing of the waste obtained from different sources. Waste production is a continuous phenomenon that can be minimized by taking certain measures; however, it cannot be eliminated completely. The wastes produced along with various useful processes, such as …

Dangers of Improper Garbage Disposal: Health Effects and …

Individuals can adopt responsible waste disposal practices by segregating waste at home, recycling, and using designated waste collection services. Avoid open burning of waste and be mindful of plastic use to reduce pollution. Participating in local cleanup initiatives and advocating for proper waste management can also make a …

Construction and demolition waste – Major challenges …

This is due to (1) the vast quantity of waste produced in construction and demolition (C&D) activities and (2) the long periods products remain in the anthropogenic stock that leads …

Occupational exposure of lead and cadmium on adolescent …

The adverse impact of Pb on hematological characteristics including shortening of erythrocyte lifespan and reduces the heme synthesis and have been reported (ATSDR, 2007; Conterato et al., 2013). The workers of both workshops indicates that >90% adolescent workers and >75% of WW were anemic with hemoglobin (%) in the range of …

Role of transport distance on the environmental impact of …

Considering the strong regionalization of C&DW management, and in order to get the information on how transport is considered in LCA studies about C&DW and its influence on the environmental impacts of recycling, a search was carried out at Science Direct using the general strings "construction and demolition waste" and "life cycle …

Optimizing Construction Waste Recycling: Strategies, …

Construction waste recycling has a wide range of environmental consequences that go beyond trash reduction. The protection of natural resources is one of the key environmental benefits of

debris recycling in bhopal | lintech infrastructure private …

Construction and demolition debris recycling is an attractive option for every contractor and homeowner you may already know that disposing of the waste often costs more than recyclingn the other hand, the revenue generated from recycling can reduce the overall costs of a construction process ... Adverse Impacts Construction Debis Recycling

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 …

An overview of construction and demolition waste …

The construction and demolition (C&D) waste generated by the Canadian construction industry accounts for 27 % of the total municipal solid waste disposed in landfills. However, it is evident that over 75 % of what the construction industry generates as waste has a residual value, and therefore could be recycled, salvaged and/or reused. …